The apollo 11 command module (right) and a drawing of the fictional space ship described by jules verne. the command module that carried the three apollo 11 astronauts was called columbia. it was named after the huge columbiad--or cannon--used to launch a manned space ship in jules verne's 1865 science fiction novel, from the earth to the moon.

question : what similarities and differences do you see between the real and fictional space ships?

How did the economy in the 20’s lead to the florida land boom.

How did women contribute to the success of the american revolution

The articles of confederation: article ii. each state retains its sovereignty =, freedom and independence, and every power, jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the united states, in congress assembled article iii. the said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other against all forced offered to, or attacks made upon them, or nay of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade or nay other pretence the united states, in congress assembled, shall never engage in a war.. nor enter into any treaties or alliances, nor coin money.. nor borrow money on the credit of the united states, nor appropriate money, nor agree upon the number of vessels of war to be built or purchased, or the number of land or sea forces to be raised, nor appoint a commander in chief of the army or navy, unless nine states assent approve to the same, nor shall a question on any other point, excerpt for adjourning from day to day, be determined, unless by the votes of a majority of the united states in congress assembled summary