The candidate had to be trained as a scholar and then pass a series of written examinations. The Chinese civil service system, established in 124 B.C.E., required potential officials to be trained as scholars and then pass rigorous examinations to qualify for office.
1. Establishment of the first colony at Jamestown
2. Signing of the Declaration of Independence
3. John Adams presidency
4. Andrew Jackson’s presidency
5. The Reconstruction period
Number 1 from oldest to number 5 newest.
The most striking similarity between these two explorers was their ruthless nature towards the natives they encountered on their various journeys. Both men wanted to extract as many resources as possible from the conquered peoples.