Marc O'Hara, another old friend from the Jesus Movement Days, wrote in with all three of the Hinges of History answers. I will post both his and Michael Cristian's answers and send them gift certificates from http://www.amazon.com/
Here are the answers, plus on additional itim that I did not know about 1619.
1. The Virginia House of Burgess was formed. It was the first Democracy in history and is still in operation. Just imagine, the model for today's Congress dates back almost 400 years.
2. Africans came to the American Colony of Virginia. This was one year before the landing at Plymouth Rock. So, Black Africans in America preceded Plymouth Colony.
3. Females came to America that same year. We still have no female President.
4. Michael added that the Virginia farmers learned how to grow tobacco, an important cash crop.
I am not surprised that Michael or Marc won. They are both sharp guys who love history. Thanks for trying it out, guys. Look at their comments on the first blog.
Watch for more contests in the near future. Gary Sweeten
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