The decision to invade Vietnam was made by Napoleon III in July 1857. It was the result not only of missionary propaganda but also, after 1850, of the upsurge of French capitalism, which generated the need for overseas markets and the desire for a larger French share of the Asian […]
During the following ‘American War’, many French were still living in South Vietnam, mostly in Saigon and around the towns of Vung Tau, Nha Trang and Da Lat. It is said that at least 17,000 of them were still living in the country as of 1967. Did any French remain […]
French colonial. The conflict emerged from the First Indochina War between the French colonial government and a left-wing revolutionary movement, the Viet Minh. After the French military withdrawal from Indochina in 1954, the U.S. assumed financial and military support for the South Vietnamese state. Who attacked first in Vietnam? North […]
The Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV) in the north was supported by the Soviet Union, China, and other communist countries, while the United States and its anticommunist allies backed the Republic of Vietnam (ROV) in the south. What country fought in Vietnam before the US? France. France had been a […]
The long coastline of Kent is alternately flat and cliff-lined. The low Thames coast is bordered by marshes and islands (Grain and Sheppey), and farther east the former Isle of Thanet now forms part of Kent. Why is Kent so hilly? These ridges are the remains of the Wealden dome, […]
Every year website iLiveHere conducts a poll, asking people to vote for 10 towns and cities in England they think are the “worst places to live”. Last year the scathing survey saw Dover rank at the top- or bottom – of the poll as the worst place to live in […]
Just under 1.4 million Kent’s residents are from the White ethnic group which accounts 93.7% of the total population. This is a higher proportion than the national figure of 85.4% and the South East figure of 90.7%. What ethnicity is Kent? Kent Ethnicity 93.7% White (89.1% White British) Non-metropolitan county […]
Ashford is an ideal place for many to move to as it is away from the hustle and bustle of London and surrounding cities (as well as Brussels and Paris which are accessible via train) but within close and easy access making it a great commuter town. Is it safe […]
Southend. The nearest airport to Kent is Southend (SEN) Airport which is 22.3 miles away. Other nearby airports include London City (LCY) (33.7 miles), London Gatwick (LGW) (38.5 miles), London Stansted (STN) (48.6 miles) and London Heathrow (LHR) (52.8 miles). Is there an airport in Kent UK? Kent International Airport […]
If you do not spend all of your Dining Dollars during one academic year, Rollover Dining Plan funds will be automatically rolled over on your OSU ID card for the following year. Do dining dollars roll over Txst? Must purchase On-Campus Meal Plan in Spring to roll over. **Dining Dollars […]
Ohio University requires all first and second year students to reside on campus and participate in a meal plan for two full academic years (4 semesters). How long do you have to stay on campus at Ohio University? two yearsThe Ohio University housing requirement states that students must reside on […]
Each room has a bed, 80” long mattress (extra-long twin sheets), closet,wardrobe, dresser, and a desk with desk chair for each student. Some students bring additional storage units to supplement what is provided. What comes in an OSU dorm? Single Student Housing Sheets, pillows, pillow cases, blanket, comforter/quilt. Towels and […]
Ohio State University opened four new residences halls on north campus for the new fall semester as part of a building spree that’s been going on for several years. The Torres House, 187 W. The Scott House, 160 W. The Raney House, 33 W. The Bowen House, 2125 N. What […]
No dorms have AC systems, so older dorms become extremely warm during the spring and summer months. Students have to wait multiple weeks before seeing things like door scanners, laundry machines and elevators get serviced. Do Ohio State dorms have air conditioning? While the newer more “posh” residence halls have […]
We’re talking about a full-sized bathroom located between two bedrooms that’s accessible by both – meaning the bathroom has at least two doors. Think of it as an ensuite for two bedrooms instead of one! Why do they call it a Jack and Jill bathroom? Why do they call it […]