Why Guides

There were many reasons why the Berlin Wall was taken down. For the most part, a combination of economic and social changes brought it about. Why the Structure was Built The end of World War II marked the onset of the Cold War. The nations of Eastern Europe sided with the Soviet Union. Those in Western Europe allied themselves with the US. At the time, the eastern portion of Germany was in Soviet control. The western half was in the hands of the US. The nation was divided into East and West...

Called by the names ‘The Star-Spangled Banner,’ ‘Old Glory’ and ‘Stars and Stripes,’ the flag of the United States is full of meaning, pride and patriotism. The colors, the number of stars as well as the number of stripes are symbols of something very important, especially in relation to the country’s colorful history, culture and tradition. Here is a quick take on what this national symbol stands for including why there are 13 stripes on the American flag. The Reason Behind the 13...

The history of the Leaning Tower of Pisa is still filled with mystery to this day. For starters, there’s still controversy as to who actually designed the structure. Why the Structure Leans The known facts are the following: in 1172, Donna di Bernado gave some money to the Opera Campanilis petrarum Sancte Marie. The funds were to be used for the construction of the tower. A year later the groundwork was laid down. The foundation was set on poor soil. The result was that less than a year after...

Even though it is a Christian feast, there are now many other reasons why people celebrate Easter. As with Christmas, it has become something of a secular holiday in America. Even in other countries, other aspects have been added to the festival. The Resurrection of Jesus For a lot of Christians, the reason remains the same. It is the day in which Jesus rose from the dead. After being crucified and dying, Jesus rose from the dead promising eternal life to those who believe in him. Among many Christian...

When the various states started coming together as a country, its leaders knew there needed to be a fundamental law in the land. That was one reason why the Constitution was created. However there were many others. To Replace the Articles of Confederation The current Constitution came into being in 1788. Seven years earlier, the Articles of the Confederation were drafted. These articles were meant to be the supreme law of the United States. However there were some shortcomings. Too much power was...