George Washington and Thomas Jefferson believed that a trans-Appalachian road was necessary for unifying the young country. In 1806 Congress authorized construction of the road and President Jefferson signed the act establishing the National Road. Who was in charge of building the National Road? It received its name during the colonial-era French and Indian War […]
Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States. What is considered the Atlantic world? The Atlantic World describes the interconnected web of social and financial economies that bound together the peoples and nations of Europe, West Africa, and North […]
How many states does Route 30 go through? Despite long stretches of parallel and concurrent Interstate Highways, it has not been decommissioned unlike other long haul routes such as US 66. U.S. Route 30 Location Country United States States Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey What does U.S. […]
Vertical climate zones are tropical regions which indicate specific patterns of elevated growth in Latin America countries. Vertical climate zones come in three types: tierra calientetierra calienteTierra caliente is an informal term used in Latin America to refer to places with a distinctly tropical climate. These are usually regions from sea level from 0–3,000 feet. […]
The company uses its social media presence to engage with customers directly. Patagonia offers its customers a loyalty card program. As part of its on-the-ground promotional efforts, it employs community influencers. They also create television commercials. What makes Patagonia so successful? Patagonia is an apparel retailer known for its upscale outdoor clothing and various environmental […]
The flag of Argentina consists of three horizontal lanes. The upper and lower strips are blue and the middle strip is white. The white strip contains the national emblem called the May Sun. The blue color in the flag represents the sky, while the white color represents the clouds in the sky. Why is there […]
Britain, France, Spain, and the Netherlands established colonies in North America. Each country had different motivations for colonization and expectations about the potential benefits. What countries claimed land in North America in 1763? The 1763 Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian War/Seven Years’ War. It was signed by Great Britain, France and Spain, […]
What is there to do between San Francisco and San Diego? Big Sur: one of the best stops on a San Francisco to San Diego road trip Carmel-by-the-Sea. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Bixby Creek Bridge (the best views on this San Francisco to San Diego road trip) Pfeiffer Beach. McWay Falls (a must-see on […]
The Inca began as a small tribe who steadily grew in power to conquer other peoples all down the coast from Columbia to Argentina. They are remembered for their contributions to religion, architecture, and their famous network of roads through the region. What are some things the Incas did? The Incas built roads across the […]
What airline do you fly into for Lake Tahoe? Southwest Airlines is the largest carrier, followed by American, Delta, and United. Other flight options include the San Francisco Airport, San Jose Airport, or the Oakland Airport, each about 3.5 hours away by car. If you prefer flying with an air taxi, GaryAir can fly you […]