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When did slaves first arrive to America? 1619 What caused slavery expansion? In the broader Americas, slavery began its greatest period of growth in the half-century following the Seven Years’ War. Between 1820 and 1860, US slaveholders used state power to promote slavery’s growth and expansion as they exploited a growing demand for slave-produced commodities […]

What actions are homeland security violations? Violating these rules can have severe consequences. Do not approach within 100 yards of any U.S. Naval vessel. Observe and avoid all security zones. Observe and avoid restricted areas near dams, power plants, etc. Do not stop or moor beneath bridges or in channels. Which boating activities violate Homeland […]

Does a 2007 Hyundai Accent have a chip in the key? Mechanical key for 2007 Hyundai Accent – aftermarket Ilco brand. There is no chip inside the key so it does NOT require programming. Can a chip go bad in a car key? Q: Can a transponder key go bad? A: Yes. transponder chip keys […]

Can an intern perform surgery? An attending is considered an expert in their field of medicine or surgery. For example, a surgical attending performs surgery as part of their job. As an attending, they may have interns, residents, or fellows in the operating room with them, educating them on how to perform surgery. How many […]

What does Kip mean in gymnastics? In artistic gymnastics, a kip is a difficult skill on the women’s uneven bars. The kip allows the gymnast to swing below the bar to arrive in a front support on the bar. From the front support, the gymnast may then perform any number of skills. The glide kip […]

How did the Steinbrenners make their money? The son of a Great Lakes shipping tycoon, Steinbrenner went on to make his money as chairman of the Cleveland-based firm known as the American Shipbuilding Company. Always a competitor, he was eager to expand into other lucrative ventures and professional sports certainly fit the bill. How much […]

Why did Elton write Candle in the Wind? Originally, “Candle in the Wind” was meant to celebrate another star. It its 1973 release, introduced by the words “Goodbye, Norma Jean,” Elton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin paid tribute to Marilyn Monroe – describing not so much the film star as the turbulent life of […]

How do I get local channels on my satellite dish? OPTION 1: Over-The-Air Tuner The DISH Over-the-Air (OTA) tuner allows you to pick up locals on-the-go wherever service is available. Simply connect your OTA tuner to the Wally receiver an Off-air antenna then enjoy seamless viewing of all your channels directly through your program guide! […]

Are flight arrival times in local time? Airline departure and arrival times are always given in terms of the local time zone – that is, the time zone at the airport in question for each segment of the trip. So if you’re flying from the West Coast of the United States to the East Coast, […]

How did Cerberus become Hades pet? Adoption. Although Cerberus spent most of his life in the care of Hades, he was actually born to Typhon and Echidna. Most of these monstrous children were allowed to run wild, but Zeus saw special potential in Cerberus. He took the young pup and gave it to Hades, to […]