The shortest lived known head of state is Jean I of France who ruled and lived for five days in 1316.
Hernan Cortes is a Spanish conquistador and explorer who defeated the Aztec empire and claimed Mexico for Spain.
The <span>Kansas Nebraska act was supposedly going to settle the issue of "slavery" in the United States by leaving the decision up to "popular sovereignty". It ultimately failed, however. </span>
<span>Sparta resented the growing power of Athens, which controlled the city-states of the Delian League.</span>
