Kentucky Capitol Building In 1792, when Kentucky became a state there was a debate as to where the capitol of the state would be. After much debate between Louisville, Lexington, or Frankfort; Frankfort was ultimately decided on to be the capitol of the new state. The first capitol building was constructed in 1793-1794 on the Public Square in downtown Frankfort. This building was completely destroyed by fire in 1813, so a new building was a necessity. The second capitol building was constructed in the years following the fire that burnt down the first building on the same site.
Alexandria Yost 10 March 2014 Mr. Bonvillion Geography History on Tokyo On the date July 8, 1853, The United States Commodore Matthew Perry led the Navy’s East India squad into Urada Harbor in Edo, modern-day Tokyo, Japan. That opened the Asian nation to western trade and influenced after more than 250 years of “isolation” under Tokugawa shogunate. With the arrival of Commodore Perry, the “Black Ships” started a chain of economic, political and social crises. After 160 years of the arrival of Perry, these maybe some things you may not know about Tokyo. First, Tokyo began as a village known as Edo.
Jamestown Settlement is a name used by the Commonwealth of Virginia's portion of the historical sites and museums at Jamestown. Jamestown was the first successful English settlement on the mainland of North America. for King James I of England, Jamestown was founded in the Colony of Virginia on May 14, 1607. On May 14, 1607, a group of roughly 100 members of a joint venture called the Virginia Company founded the first permanent English settlement in North America on the banks of the James River. Famine, disease and conflict with local Native American tribes in the first two years brought Jamestown to the brink of failure before the arrival of a new group of settlers and supplies in 1610.
How far was the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536 a threat to Henry VIII? The Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536 was the largest rebellion of the Tudor Period. Rebels rose across the North of England, rebelling against change to their traditional way of life and worship. By 10th October, Robert Aske, a Yorkshire lawyer had become chief captain of an army of thirty thousand. The rebels made their headquarters in York before moving down to Pontefract on 21st October where Lord Darcy handed over Pontefract Castle; the most important fortress in the North.
Oregon State Capitol Jessica Ridderbusch Arts/100 11/26/2012 Doris Doyon `Oregon State Capitol After a lot of thought and consideration of the different buildings and attractions here in the Willamette Valley, I have decided to discuss our very own State Capitol. On the night of April 25, 1935, the capitol was destroyed by a fire that speeds quickly from the bottom story up through dome-supporting column shafts. An investigation determined that the fire was accidental and that it originated in the storeroom-service area in the basement of the east entrance wing. Officials wasted no time preparing plans for the new building. The Designed by Francis Keally with the New York firm of Trowbridge & Livingston and dedicated on October 1,
JOHN ADAMSSecond President of the United States Born in 1735 - Died July 4, 1826 | | * John Adams was the first vice-president and then became the second president of the U.S.A * John Adams was born on October 19 , 1735 in the village of Braintree, Massachusetts. * Adams died on July 4, 1826. * He dedicated more than fifty years of his life to his country. * John Adams helped inspire the fight for freedom against Great Britain and spent almost 10 years in Europe as an American diplomat. * Adams defended the British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial.
Humanities 101 25 July, 2015 The Parthenon High above the city of Athens sets the Parthenon. Although it is simple in structure, the wonderful artistry of this structure impacted classical architecture and still influences structures to this day. The Parthenon was built to house a grand, gold and ivory statue of the goddess Athena. Temples traditionally were to only be viewed from the outside (The Parthenon); the Doric style columns often interrupted the view of the temples. It was the largest Doric Greek temple but also used the Ionic temple styles (Ancient History).
Kevin Davis Professor Weiland History 1302 25 February 2014 Causes of the Spanish-American War Out of the entire Spanish Empire that prospered in 1492, Cuba was one of the last standing countries in the late 1800’s. The Spanish Empire was crumbling to pieces it seemed. Cuba was growing tired of being attached to their mother country, Spain so they spend several years trying to gain independence and eventually it would lead to the Spanish-American War. There were a few causes leading up to the war including The Ten Years War, American imperialism, the explosion of the U.S.S Maine in the Havana Harbor, the effects of yellow journalism against Spain in the New York Journal, and the blockade of Cuban ports when Spain denied the United
The Sapa Inca has a council of 4 apus who are each responsible for one-fourth of the empire. These quarters are divided into provinces that are each ruled by a governor. Conquests continue (1463) Pachacuti conquers more lands and some coastal areas by 1470. The empire expands as people decide to follow the Inca rather than fight them. Pachacuti dies in 1471.
-The American Flag is also called the Old Glory, named like this by Captain William Driver of the brig Charles Doggett in 1831 August the 10th. -The United States Flag is the third oldest of the National Standards of the world. -The pine tree flag was born under Washington's leadership in order to distinguish New Englanders form other colonies. -The snake flag was born after the success at Boston's battle in 1776. -The Grand Union Flag was created that summer.