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Where was Millard Fillmore born?
in a log cabin in Summerhill, New York
To whom was Millard Fillmore born to?
to Nathaniel and Phoebe Millard Fillmore
Who did Millard Fillmore fall in love with?
Abigail Powers
What did Taylor and Fillmore disagree upon?
Taylor and Fillmore disagreed on the slavery issue in the new western territories taken from Mexico in the Mexican-American War
How did Fillmore ascend to the presidency?
upon the death of the sitting president, Taylor
How did the supporters of Henry Clay feel about Fillmore in 1848?
they were ok with him
Does Romania border Hungary?
Yes.
How many counties is Romania divided into?
41.
What is the highest mountain in Romania?
Moldoveanu Peak.
What is the official language of Romania?
Romanian.
Is the Romanian economy doing well?
Yes.
Are there many Roma in Romania?
No.
How many territories joined to form Romania?
2.
Does Romania share the same language with Moldova?
Practically
Who was the first gymnast to score a perfect "ten"?
Nadia Comăneci
What is the largest city in Romania?
Bucharest
What is the largest ethnic minority in Romania?
Hungarians
How many countries in Europe are bigger than Romania?
eleven
Why doesn't Romania have a state religion?
Romania is a secular state
Why wasn't Romania neutral during World War II?
it received a Soviet ultimatum
Sibiu, a large city in Transylvania, was chosen as European Capital of Culture in what year?
2007
What are approximately 42,000 years old and have been nicknamed`` John of Anina''?
the remains (the lower jaw) of the oldest modern human
What did Tourism in Romania attract in 2005?
investments worth 400 million euros
Did Singapore's standard of living decrease since independence?
No, the standard living was raised.
Did the media contribute 15.6% to Singapore's GDP in 2001?
No, it contributed 1.56% to GDP in 2001.
How many people use the bus network daily?
2.78 million people
Where did Orang Laut people live?
Several hundred indigenous Orang Laut people also lived around the coast, rivers and smaller islands.
What is the MRT?
One of three heavy rail passenger transport lines in Singapore.
How is Singapore's climate characterized?
Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate with no distinctive seasons.
How much increase in the media's contribution to GDP is the government seeking?
The government seeks to increase its GDP contribution to 3% by 2012.
How many days did it take the Imperial Japanese Army to win the Battle of Singapore?
Six days
Has Sang Nila Utama visited Singapore?
yes
What does "singa" mean?
lion
When is the first record of S08_settlement in Singapore?
The first records of S08_settlement in Singapore are from the second century AD.
Which nation invaded Singapore during World War II?
Japan
Why Churchill called the occupation of Singapor by Janpan during WWII "Britain's greatest defeat"?
The British were defeated in six days
Was Lee Kuan Yew a successful leader of Singapore?
yes
When did Goh Chok Tong succeed Lee as Prime Minister?
In 1990, Goh Chok Tong succeeded Lee as Prime Minister.
What is the primary domestic source of water supply?
The primary domestic source of water supply in Singapore is rainfall.
What is the national language of Singapore?
The national language of Singapore is Malay.
Where is the National Orchid Garden?
Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Why are relations with Malaysia and Indonesia important?
Due to obvious geographical reasons, relations with Malaysia and Indonesia are most important.
What is the most densely populated independent country in the world?
Monaco
Who did Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles work for?
British East India Company
When was Lee Kuan Yew prime minister of Singapore?
1959
What is the punishment for first-degree murder?
There are laws which allow capital punishment in Singapore for first-degree murder and drug trafficking.
What became one of the most important commercial and military centres of the British Empire?
Singapore
Who boasted a sizeable community of 100,000 by 1869?
British India office
How do reservoirs and water relate?
By 2001, there were 19 raw water reservoirs, 9 treatment works and 14 storage or service reservoirs locally to serve domestic needs.
Does the economy not depend heavily on exports refining imported goods , especially in manufacturing ?
No
Does Theodore Roosevelt have a brother?
Yes
Did Theodore Roosevelt go to Harvard?
Yes
Where was Theodore Roosevelt born?
28 East 20th Street in the modern-day Gramercy section of New York City
What did Roosevelt do to improve his physical condition?
Roosevelt took up exercise
Why did Roosevelt start Boxing lessons?
To deal with bullies
What was the nickname of Theodore Roosevelt's sister Anna?
Bamie as a child and Bye as an adult
What was Roosevelt's justification for supporting desegregation of schools in New York?
Noting that his children had been educated with other races and there was nothing wrong with it
How did newspapers respond to Roosevelt inviting Brooker T. Washington to dinner at the White House?
"mixing of the races on social occassions"
Did Roosevelt receive a Medal of Honor?
yes
Did Roosevelt study biology?
He was strong in biology.
Where was Theodore Roosevelt from?
Gramercy section of New York City
Who was Roosevelt's presidential hero?
Lincoln was Roosevelt's presidential hero.
When did Roosevelt die?
On January 6, 1919, Roosevelt died in his sleep.
Who helped to fund Roosevelt's African safari?
Financed by Andrew Carnegie and his own proposed writings
Did Roosevelt support racial integration in schools?
yes
Was Roosevelt's family rich?
yes
Did Ulysses win the Battle of Champion Hill?
you betcha
Who was Grant's brother in law?
Fred Dent
Where was Grant born?
Point Pleasant, Ohio
What was Grant's political affiliation?
Republican
Why did Grant say "Damn, I had nothing to do with this batte."?
It went well.
Did Horace Greenley lose in the presidential elections of 1872?
Yes
Why did Grant think that war was unjust?
He thought it was designed to gain land open to slavery.
Grant was elected president as a Republican in what year?
1868
What was from Pennsylvania?
His father
What happened in 1865?
he accepted the surrender of Robert E. Lee
What happened in recent years?
his reputation as president has improved
Did the U.S. join the League of Nations?
No
Where was the League of Nations created?
Paris
When was Woodrow Wilson born?
December 28, 1856
Who was President when Wilson finished Congressional Government?
Grover Cleveland
What field did Woodrow Wilson leave law practice to study?
history and political science
What caused Wilson to ask Congress to declare war on the Central Powers?
German began unrestricted submarine warfare
What was more damaging than moving students into colleges?
His confrontation with Andrew Fleming West
Where is Wilson buried?
He was buried in Washington National Cathedral
Where did Wilson attend law school?
Wilson attended law school at University of Virginia
Where was Woodrow Wilson born?
Woodrow Wilson was born in Staunton, Virginia
Did Wilson support desegregation?
no
Did Wilson support the committee system?
no
Did Wilson have any siblings?
yes
What was Scots-Irish and Scottish?
His ancestry
What defended slavery, owned slaves and S08_set up a Sunday school for them?
His father
Who did Wilson win in 1917?
Irish Americans
What lived in Columbia?
Wilson
What happened in 1917?
raised billions through Liberty loans, imposed an income tax, S08_set up the War Industries Board, promoted labor union growth, supervised agriculture and food production through the Lever Act, took over control of the railroads, and suppressed anti-war movements