Paragraph 1: How did Herodotus engage in the study and writing of History? How is the discipline of history different today? Do we go about the craft of history the same way as Herodotus? Are there shortcomings in our study of History? Paragraph 2: What made the Persian Empire so successful? What were the dominant features that set it apart from earlier empires that we have studied?

Why was the u. s. annexation of hawaii delayed until william mckinley became president? a: the rebels who overthrew queen liliuokalani opposed u. s. annexation. b: the senate did not approve the treaty of annexation until mckinley entered the white house. c: supporters of the nationalist cause were in the majority in hawaii until 1898. d: mckinley’s predecessor, grover cleveland, refused to sign the treaty of annexation.