Slave who earned his freedom
The person in question is Woodrow Wilson:
He was the president of the United States from 1913 to 1921, which means that he was the president before, during and after the First World War.
He was very active in the peace process after the war, including proposing the formation of the League of Nations.
England took over New Amsterdam in 1664
The parcel of land leased to a Baron by the King was known as a manor. Under the feudal system, the Baron had complete control of the running of the medieval manor provided he met certain obligations set by the King.
