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How Many Died In The March On Selma?

Segregation was rampant in the South during this time, and something had to be done. Black people did not have the same rights as white people, and these peaceful marches were organized to try and obtain them. However, even if these marches were peaceful, four lives were lost during that time, including the events leading up to the marches.

June 23, 2020 11:26

What Was The Bloody Sunday In Russia?

An event known as Bloody Sunday happened in the city of St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1905. What started as a peaceful demonstration against Czar Nicholas II turned out to be a bloodbath, with hundreds of civilians becoming the first victims of an inevitable revolution.

June 16, 2020 07:40

Why Did Martin Luther King Turn Around On The Bridge In Selma?

LeRoy Collins, the governor of Florida, suggested that King should first pray as he arrives on the bridge, and then turn around and lead all of the protesters back to Selma in an attempt to get a symbolic accomplishment of crossing the bridge while keeping everyone safe.

June 16, 2020 06:40

How Many Elephants Were Killed In World War I?

It is however weird to imagine Indian elephants calmly walking through England during the era of World War I. It is almost surreal, like a scene straight out of a movie.

June 12, 2020 14:36

What Is Sectionalism In The US History?

Sectionalism in the United States was prevalent in the 1800s and it refers to different customs, social structures, lifestyles and the political views of the American North and South.

June 12, 2020 14:34

History Of The Red Cross

Here is a peek into how Red Cross was founded and how it expanded across the world and helped heal millions ravaged by war, natural disasters, and other calamities.

June 10, 2020 12:46

How Did Slavery Increase Sectionalism?

People like to bond over the area they live in and find similar characteristics to the other people living there. Since the lifestyles of people are often determined by the geographical position they live in, which can vary greatly according to the part of the country, it is easy to see how people can bond together creating sectionalism.

June 10, 2020 10:30

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