The British Colonial Secretary, announced on 21 February 1966 that a British protectorate would gain independence later in the year and be renamed Botswana.
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45 minutes
Pedro Lascuráin’s 45-minute presidency, unlike other brief period in office, was entirely intentional. Lascuráin played a crucial role in the Mexican Revolution, which involved the transfer of power from President Francisco Madero to dictator Victoriano Huerta. Here’s how it unfolded.
As the minister of foreign affairs, Lascuráin held the third position—after the president and vice president—in the line of succession to the presidency. However, Huerta exploited this position to his advantage. He orchestrated a fake battle to create unrest and persuade Madero and his vice president to resign. Tragically, they were later murdered while attempting to flee Mexico. Lascuráin ascended to the presidency, but his tenure was marked by only one significant act: appointing Huerta as a member of his cabinet. Subsequently, he promptly resigned, paving the way for the next in line, his new cabinet minister, Victoriano Huerta.
Pedro Lascuráin became president of Mexico on 19 February 1938.
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B. Mary I
Lady Jane Grey, also known as Lady Jane Dudley, was proclaimed queen of England and reigned from 10 to 19 July 1553. Known for her beauty and intelligence, she reluctantly allowed herself to be crowned at the age of 15 due to the machinations of unscrupulous politicians. Her subsequent execution at the age of 16 by Mary Tudor evoked widespread sympathy and compassion.
Lady Jane Grey, who reigned as Queen of England for only nine days in 1553, was executed on 12 February 1554. Who was the monarch who ordered her execution?
A. Elizabeth I
B. Mary I
C. Edward VI
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C. Panama Canal
The Hay-Pauncefote Treaties were two significant agreements between the United States and the United Kingdom, signed in the early 20th century, that facilitated the construction of the Panama Canal. These treaties addressed the control and management of the canal, which was a pivotal development in global maritime trade.
First Hay-Pauncefote Treaty (1900)
The first treaty was signed on 5 February 1900 by U.S. Secretary of State John Hay and British Ambassador to the United States, Lord Julian Pauncefote. This treaty aimed to supersede the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty of 1850, which had stipulated that neither country would have exclusive control over a canal across Central America. However, the U.S. Senate rejected this treaty due to concerns over restrictions on American control and fortification of the canal.
Second Hay-Pauncefote Treaty (1901)
The second treaty, successfully signed on 18 November 1901, resolved these issues by giving the United States the exclusive right to construct, operate, and fortify the Panama Canal. It stipulated that the canal should be open to the vessels of all nations on equal terms and without discrimination, whilst assuring that the canal would be neutral and available for peaceful use by all.
The Hay-Pauncefote Treaties marked a significant turning point in U.S.-British relations and set the stage for the construction of the Panama Canal, which greatly enhanced global maritime commerce by providing a quicker route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
The (first) Hay-Pauncefote Treaty, signed on February 5, 1900, between the United States and the United Kingdom, pertained to which of these waterways?
A. Northwest Passage
B. St Lawrence River
C. Panama Canal
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