Why was Mr. Huskisson unable to avoid the oncoming train?

History

1 answer:

nikitadnepr [17]4 years ago

6 0

Answer:

Mr. Huskinsson was unable to dodge the upcoming locomotive engine becuase it was coming with very high speed and he was completely unaware from it.

Explanation:

Mr. William Huskinsson was one the Members of Parliament of Liverpool. On 15th September, 1850 he crossed Northumbria with his own carriage, on the same day the Prime Minister of Liverpool, Duke Wellington gave green signal to several locomotive engines for the first time including the engine named Rocket driven by Joseph Locke, the Rocket crossed the Northumbria at the same time and badly damaged one leg of Mr. Huskinsson. Huskinsson was badly injured from that accident and died later that day. A team of Doctors tried to give him advanced treatment but they were unable to save him and Mr. Wellington passed away. This incident went viral and caused of large gathering and procession in between the railway tracks against the government and their carelessness.

You might be interested in

42 pointsalot help please no bots

KiRa [710]

Answer:

first and last

Explanation:

3 0

3 years ago

Read 2 more answers

A(n) ___ embargo on shipping of oil, aviation fuel, scrap iron, and steel encouraged Japan to forcibly seek resources from Asian

alexgriva [62]

Asian neighbors American

7 0

4 years ago

Read 2 more answers

What is the name of the policy of giving aggressive nations what they wanted in order to avoid war?

astraxan [27]

<span>i think was the Appeasement</span>

6 0

4 years ago

How did the fugitives slave act affect the Underground Railroad?

antiseptic1488 [7]

Answer:

With the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, assisting or helping hide fugitive slaves became a federal offense, making all Underground Railroad activity subject to six months in prison and a $1,000 fine. Escaping from slavery or helping someone to escape from slavery was a very difficult and dangerous task.

Explanation:

6 0

3 years ago

Which is the BEST description of the effect that the Homestead Act had on the American economy in the late 1800's?

iragen [17]

Answer:

If i'm not mistaken The Homestead Act, enacted during the Civil War in 1862, provided that any adult citizen, or intended citizen, who had never borne arms against the U.S. government could claim 160 acres of surveyed government land. Claimants were required to “improve” the plot by building a dwelling and cultivating the land.

Explanation:

I think that's right

8 0

3 years ago