President of USA.
He asked Congress to declare war on the Triple Alliance (Central Powers).
Well known for 14 Points.
(Stayed in Europe to long, lost touch with USA.)
Answer:
1. Caravel
2. Magnetic Compass
Explanation:
Various new tools/technologies/inventions helped Europeans to go on explorations beginning in the fifteenth century. The European exploration was started by the Portuguese in an attempt to find easier and faster routes to the Asian continent.
However, some of various new tools/technologies/inventions helped explorations beginning in the fifteenth century include:
1. Caravel: the latest ship at that time. It was cheaper to build, faster and easier to navigate the sea with it.
2. Magnetic compass: this innovation served as a guide to the explorers as it provides a significant magnetic north for travelers. It was invented in China.
Answer:
The local elites, the <em>criollos</em>, had wealth, lands and social position, but they lacked political power and were discriminated because they were born in the colonial territories; their families were of Spanish origin, but as they were born in the colonies, they were seen as socially inferior to the <em>peninsulares</em>, Spanish born in Spain and who were the only eligible to the top posts of the colonial administration. Besides, Spanish restrictions and Madrid monoply of trade impeded increased trade and its benefits with other economies. They also got inspired by the fight of the American colonies and the independence of the United States, as well by the French Revolution and its ideals. Many heroes of Latin American independence fought with the Napoleonic armies in Europe convinced they were fighting to spread the libertarian ideals of France. Besides, the decadence of Spain added another reason to dream about independence. The leaders of Latin American revolutions were <em>criollos.</em>
Explanation:
Answer:
I hope this helps but if you look up Senator McCarthy in the 50's you should get all the information about this that you need!