What was known as the “Noble Experiment” in 1920?
Prohibition of the manufacture and sale of liquor was known as the “Noble Experiment”.
It was put into effect by the 18th Amendment in 1920 and lasted until repeal by the 21st Amendment in 1933.
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Did the U.S. ever attack Canada?
Yes, the U.S. has attacked Canada. The U.S. attempted to conquer Canada, then a British colony, in 1813, during the War of 1812. American forces got as far as burning the city of York (now Toronto) before being turned back. In retribution, the British burned much of Washington, D.C., the following year.
When did the U.S. acquire Florida?
In 1819, Spain ceded Florida to the U.S. for $5 million. In addition, Spain gave up its claim to the Oregon Territory while the U.S. recognized that Texas belonged to Spain. Within three decades, in 1845, the U.S. had annexed Texas too.
When was the first atomic-powered submarine launched?
The first atomic-powered submarine, the Nautilus, was launched at Groton, Connecticut, on June 21, 1954.
What were the names of the following presidents’ dogs?
George Washington. Captain, Cloe, Forester, Lady, Mopsey, Rover, Taster, Tipler, etc. Abraham Lincoln. Jip Franklin D. Roosevelt. Fala and Tiny John F. Kennedy. Charley, Shannon, and Wolf
Who was the oldest man to be elected as U.S. president?
Ronald Reagan, at 69 in 1980 and at 73 in 1984, was the oldest man to be elected president.
How do women’s wages compare to men’s wages in America?
According to median income figures for 1990, women with four years of college make 72 percent of what their male counterparts make. Women who are high school graduates make 67 percent of what their male counterparts make.