Thursday, August 25, 2011

Questions:
1. Who was Vincent Van Gogh? Be specific.
- Vincent van gogh was born in groot-zundert, holland. The son of a pastor, brought up in a religious and cultured atmosphere, Vincent was highly emotional and lacked self confidence. Between 1860 and 1880 .
2. Why was he so famous?
3. What was happening in the United States during the time period?
- April 20, 1872 Fire sweeps Old Town, destroying key business buildings.

4. What was happening in your community during that time period? Did your community exist?
- January 3, 1853
San Diego County Board of Supervisors holds its first meeting .
- April 14, 1865
Abraham Lincoln is assasinated by John Wilkes Booth, while watching a performance of "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C.
- December 5,1877
Lieutenant Reade of the U.S. Weather Bureau gives first public demonstration of the telephone in San Diego County.