How was Grand Teton created?

How was Grand Teton created? A 2.7 billion-year old metamorphic rock called gneiss makes up much of the Teton Range. These rocks were formed when sea floor sediments and volcanic debris were buried up to 18 miles deep as two tectonic plates collided – similar to the collision of India and Asia today forming the […]

What did Singapore trade in the past?

What did Singapore trade in the past? Although primary commodities (crude rubber, nonferrous metals, and to a lesser extent palm and coconut oil) were still a factor in trading activities, machinery and transportation equipment dominated. Singapore also served as a back door to trade with Asian communist countries for third countries, such as Indonesia. What […]

Is Genghis Khan on currency?

Is Genghis Khan on currency? Both the 5,000 and 10,000 notes feature Genghis on the back, and a picture of the famous silver drinking fountain in Karakorum, during the reign of Genghis’ grandson, Mongke Khan. What currency did Genghis Khan use? Upon establishing the unified Mongol Empire, Chinggis Khan introduced gold and silver coins called […]

Who founded Ms magazine in 1972?

Who founded Ms magazine in 1972? Gloria Steinem Why was the ERA defeated? “Equality of rights under the law shall not be abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” Her “Stop ERA” campaign hinged on the belief that the ERA would eliminate laws designed to protect women and led […]

Why was El Cid exiled from Castile?

Why was El Cid exiled from Castile? The Cid’s position at court was, despite his marriage, precarious. This victory prepared the way for his downfall; and when, in 1081, he led an unauthorized military raid into the Moorish kingdom of Toledo, which was under Alfonso’s protection, the king exiled the Cid from his kingdoms. Was […]

Who was the leader of the Iroquois tribe?

Who was the leader of the Iroquois tribe? Hiawatha Who were the leaders of the Iroquois League? During the American Revolution, a schism developed among the Iroquois. The Oneida and Tuscarora espoused the American cause, while the rest of the league, led by Chief Joseph Brant’s Mohawk loyalists, fought for the British out of Niagara, […]

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