Students’ Questions about History Page 37

The English Civil War of 1642 was fought between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists. The main reason for the war was that Parliament wanted to control the army, while the King thought that he should be the one in charge.

The family is the most basic unit of society, and it is the primary social institution through which individuals acquire a sense of self, learn to interact with others, and develop a sense of obligation and responsibility. The family is also the primary unit of socialization, where children learn the basic values and norms of their culture and society.

The Spanish Civil War was fought from 1936 to 1939. The Nationalists, led by General Franco, won the war.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, women’s issues suddenly became so prominent in American culture because of the rise of the women’s liberation movement and the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.

The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty that ended World War I. It was signed on June 28, 1919, by Germany and the Allies.

The Korean War resulted in the deaths of over two million people, as well as the division of the Korean peninsula.

Augustus was the first Roman Emperor, and he transformed Rome from a Republic into an Empire. Augustus was a skilled military commander, and he expanded the territory of Rome. Augustus also reformed the Roman government, and he developed many public works projects.

The Pharaoh Khufu was buried in the Great Pyramid. His body was placed in a sarcophagus in the King’s Chamber.

Magical realism is a genre where magical elements are used in a realistic setting. It often uses elements from folk tales and legends to explore social and political issues.

The North Vietnamese Army won the Vietnam War. The United States withdrew its troops in 1973, and the North Vietnamese declared victory in 1975.