This Massachusetts group of women were called the
Daughters of Liberty and they are known for putting matters into their own hands.
During the “Coffee Party” their attention was diverted to a local merchant who
hoarded coffee and refused to sell it to the people, the women decided to put
matters into their hands by forming an assembly of women with carts and trucks,
they walked to the warehouse and insist to get the key from the merchant, one
of the women attacked him which forced the merchant to give up the warehouse key. The women opened
the warehouse and took all the coffee.
The correct answer is: "The House Un-American Activities Committee wrongly accused many people."
The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was founded in 1938 as an investigative committee dependent on the House of Representatives. It intended to detect and combat subversive behaviours observed in private citizens or public employees, or possible relationships of US population with either Communism or Fascism. It was specially active during the Cold War era. It worked also to uncover foreign espionage, mainly from the URSS during the Cold War, but it cannot be said that it manage to end espionage activities. It was dismantled in 1975 and its functions are now in charge of the House Judiciary Committee.
The HUAC many times used its power to call citizens to testify before Congress, without a strong evidence backup, in a very intimidating atmosphere, giving rise to dramatic and questionable testimonies. It was an instrument which created fear, distrust and was used for political repression.
No, it is false that the Vietnam War continued until the summer of 1979. The official end date of the war in terms of US involvement was 1975, although the conflict lasted locally for quite some time afterwards.
Answer:Hugo Weaving's character wears a Guy Fawkes mask. Remember, remember, the Fifth of November, the Gunpowder Treason and Plot.
Explanation:
Celebrated with fireworks as Guy Fawkes Day, this English holiday marks the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, when Roman Catholics led by Robert Catesby tried to blow up Parliament, the king, and his family this day in 1605.
Answer:
Option C, The architectural order used most in the Hellenistic Age, with continuous friezes and volutes, is the right answer.
Explanation:
- The Ionic order is one of the three forms of classical architecture. The Doric and the Corinthian are the two other forms.
- The use of Volutes can best characterize this form of architecture.
- This Ionic Order emerged in Ionia during the mid-6th century BC.
- This form of architecture was more popular during the Archaic Period in Ionia.
