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Major Military Operations Since World War II Quiz
The post-World War II period has seen numerous military operations that have shaped the course of history. From the Korean War to the Gulf War, these operations have varied in their objectives and…eminent domain
(Encyclopedia) eminent domain, the right of a government to force the owner of private property sell it if it is needed for a public use. The right is based on the doctrine that a sovereign state has…Wells-Barnett, Ida Bell
(Encyclopedia) Wells-Barnett, Ida Bell, 1862–1931, African-American civil-rights advocate and feminist, b. Holly Springs, Miss. Born a slave, she attended a freedman's school and was orphaned at 16.…2003 Median Value (Dollars) for All Owner-Occupied Housing Units
Rank EstimateLower boundUpper bound1.California$316,597$313,883$319,3112.Hawaii302,315250,250354,3803.Massachusetts300,767296,228305,3064.District of Columbia246,310239,308253,3125.New…Manning, Daniel
(Encyclopedia) Manning, Daniel, 1831–87, American journalist and political leader, b. Albany, N.Y. At the age of 11 he went to work for the Albany Atlas, which in 1856 was consolidated with the Argus…Chamberlain's Men
(Encyclopedia) Chamberlain's Men, Elizabethan theatrical company for which Shakespeare, a joint owner of the company, wrote his plays and served as actor. Organized in 1594, they performed at the…Johnson, John Albert
(Encyclopedia) Johnson, John Albert, 1861–1909, American political leader, governor of Minnesota, b. St. Peter, Minn. The son of poor parents, he left school early and worked at various trades until…Joshua, persons in the Bible
(Encyclopedia) JoshuaJoshuajŏshˈ&oomacr;ə, –əwə [key], in the Bible. 1 Central figure of the book of Joshua. 2 High priest associated with Zerubbabel in rebuilding the Temple. 3 Owner of the…Pisemsky, Aleksey Feofilaktovich
(Encyclopedia) Pisemsky, Aleksey FeofilaktovichPisemsky, Aleksey Feofilaktovichəlyĭksyāˈ fāˌəfēläkˈtəvĭch pēˈsyĭmskē [key], 1821–81, Russian novelist and playwright. In his realistic descriptions of…Bukidnon
(Encyclopedia) Bukidnon Bukidnon b&oomacr;kĭdˈnŏn, Sp. b&oomacr;kēdhˈnōn [key…Trending
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