World History Questions

In the early 7th century, 610 A.D Islam was founded and Prophet Muhammad was accredited for its origin. It is beleived that it was first origined in Mecca and Medina.

In revolt against defence, U.S joined World War-1 on April 6, 1917.

Presidential elections are held every four years, in years divisible by four, in which electors for President are chosen by the method in the country.

Fighting began in Lexington and concord when British troops came to arrest colonial leaders and take colonial weapons.

Buddhism is a tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development. The founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama. He founded Buddhism in the 5th Century BCE.

The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 is a United States federal law that was designed to regulate the railroad industry, particularly its monopolistic practices.

The reason that the Interstate Commerce Act required that rates be published was to avoid secret rebates and similar deals. Until then, big shippers would demand rebates from railroads, which would in effect reduce their shipping costs without letting competitors know. This is anti-competitive.

Hence, the Act required that railroad rates be "reasonable and just," but did not empower the government to fix specific rates.