The San Francisco Earthquake provides a detailed explanation of why earthquakes occur and why this event was one of the ... MoreThe San Francisco Earthquake
The end of the Civil War was a hopeful beginning for African Americans. Although Lincoln left no definite plan for recon... MoreBeginning a New Life: African Americans During Reconstruction
North Korea has been a communist dictatorship since shortly after the end of World War II. Ruled by the iron hand of Kim... MoreKim Jong II
As Spanish settlers moved north and Americans moved west, issues involving land, people, and resources complicated colon... MoreIndependence for Latino America, 1776-1821
In his voyages to India, beginning in 1497, Vasco da Gama revolutionized the economy of Europe. As the first navigator t... MoreVasco Da Gama
To land a good job in today's competitive work force a person needs to master two sets of skills, both of which can be c... MoreCareer Skills Library Set V
Murder is among the most common and most terrible of crimes. Motives for murder include anger, love, greed, hatred, and ... MoreHomicide
In 2006, Michelle Bachelet made history by becoming the first woman to be elected president of Chile. The daughter of a ... MoreMichelle Bachelet
Born in Paris, France, to Chinese parents, Yo-Yo Ma began playing the cello when he was a child. At the age of five he w... MoreYo-Yo Ma
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