As used in this First Superseding Indictment, 'Jihad' is the Arabic word meaning 'holy war'. In this context, jihad refers to the use of violence, including paramilitary action against persons, governments deemed to be enemies of the fundamentalist version of Islam.
The Pyramids used "Load Bearing" for the construction of Egyptian Pyramids.
The massive land grab was significant because the question of extending slavery into newly acquired territories had turned into a leading political issue
Industries in New England started to develop a lot faster due to the advancements in technology. They started using coal instead of wood, steam engines instead of manual labor, and cotton mills.
There were many priests during the settlement of North American who wanted to convert Native Americans, although the most famous was perhaps John Williams, since he was the most outspoken.
