On 7th May 1915, the passenger liner Lusitania, was torpedoed by a German submarine. Nearly 1200 civilians lost their lives. The most notable sea battle of World War One was the Battle of Jutland between Germany and Britain, which ended inconclusively.
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As president of the Senate, Adams cast 29 tie-breaking votes.
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Mostly Democratic and Federal system of Government.
When the New World or America revolted against the British army, won, and gained their freedom, the British became worried that this event would divide the colonies and shatter their morale. The independence of America became an example that the colonies can rise up against the British rule.
Answer: In response to “A lesson from Hurricane Andrew” (Sept. 3 Viewpoints):
Leonard Pitts’s column was spot on. We went through Hurricanes Jeanne and Frances in Stuart, Florida, in 2004. We lost our roof and had no power for three weeks. In a disaster like this, you really find out who your friends are – and aren’t. People came out of the woodwork to help, some that really surprised me. Others that I thought of as friends never showed up or called. Black, white, Muslim, Christian – shouldn’t matter when people need help.
Deborah Beck, Iron Station