The statement, that the U.S. military had no ammunition, wasn’t true . But it wasn’t the only time Trump had made such a claim. In September 2019, for example, Trump said former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told him the military was low on ammunition. “We have never run out of…
At the Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry spoke these famous words in a speech that became a defining moment in his career as a statesman and for the Commonwealth of Virginia and what would soon become the United States of America. Patrick Henry delivered his famous “Give…
The Pilgrim’s Religious Beliefs John Robinson (1575-1625) was the pastor of the Pilgrims after their removal to Holland in 1607-8, and many of his writings survive–giving us a direct view of the Pilgrims religious beliefs and theology. The Pilgrims’ separatist movement can be directly traced back to John Calvin (1509-1564)…
Some homes also had a loft situated in the pitched roof, where the families kept dried herbs and provisions, and maybe a few beds. Quarters were tight in early Pilgrim homes, which meant there was absolutely no privacy—a real inconvenience when you’re young and trying to flirt. Without sunlight streaming…
He decides to cut down one of the trees for his invention, the Thneed. When he chops down a Truffula Tree, he finds The Lorax in the tree trunk. He receives a warning about destroying the forest for his greedy plans. The Once-ler does not listen and continues to cut…
Introduction and group discussion Introduce the students to the Guiding Question. Read the clauses on the war powers that the Constitution grants to Congress in Article I, Section 8, and to the President in Article II, Section 2. After reading these clauses, ask the students what sense they get about…
China: The Boxer Rebellion. …which had announced its commercial Open Door policy in 1899, made a second declaration of the policy in July 1900—this time insisting on the preservation of the territorial and administrative entity of China. (Show more) What was the Open Door policy? The Open Door policy was…
Fixer Upper fans are likely familiar with Michael Matsumoto, the show’s producer who received a makeover from Chip and Joanna Gaines on the season four finale. Few can forget how Chip and Jo transformed the dilapidated $12,500 shack into a stunning farmhouse for Michael’s family, which now includes two twin…
“After crossing McDonald Ford, the Oregon Trail slowly wound its way through the hills towards the Columbia River. About 25 miles west of the ford, emigrants abruptly toppped a ridge and saw spread out before them the magnificent Columbia River Valley, with Mount Hood rising from the western horizon. Here–at…
Undeniably, history records that Prophet Muhammad (s) frequently expressed his deep love and admiration to Lady Khadija (as) and he preferred her over all his other wives. It is mentioned that the Prophet (s) would say in her honor, “Khadija was an embodiment of qualities. All of the sons died…