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How often are European serialized comics in magazines? | <text>How often are European serialized comics in magazines?</text><reasoning>Specialized comics periodicals formats vary greatly in different cultures. Comic books, primarily an American format, are thin periodicals usually published in colour. European and Japanese comics are frequently serialized in magazines—monthl... |
How often do serialized comics typically appear in Japanese magazines? | <text>How often do serialized comics typically appear in Japanese magazines?</text><reasoning>Specialized comics periodicals formats vary greatly in different cultures. Comic books, primarily an American format, are thin periodicals usually published in colour. European and Japanese comics are frequently serialized in ... |
How long is the typical Japanese comic magazine? | <text>How long is the typical Japanese comic magazine?</text><reasoning>Specialized comics periodicals formats vary greatly in different cultures. Comic books, primarily an American format, are thin periodicals usually published in colour. European and Japanese comics are frequently serialized in magazines—monthly or w... |
The roots of what were established on Saint Helena? | <text>The roots of what were established on Saint Helena?</text><reasoning>Between 1791 and 1833, Saint Helena became the site of a series of experiments in conservation, reforestation and attempts to boost rainfall artificially. This environmental intervention was closely linked to the conceptualisation of the process... |
What did scientists attempt to boost artificially on Saint Helena? | <text>What did scientists attempt to boost artificially on Saint Helena?</text><reasoning>Between 1791 and 1833, Saint Helena became the site of a series of experiments in conservation, reforestation and attempts to boost rainfall artificially. This environmental intervention was closely linked to the conceptualisation... |
The environmental intervention was linked to the conceptualization of what process? | <text>The environmental intervention was linked to the conceptualization of what process?</text><reasoning>Between 1791 and 1833, Saint Helena became the site of a series of experiments in conservation, reforestation and attempts to boost rainfall artificially. This environmental intervention was closely linked to the ... |
Who is best known for being the first comics creator in Europe? | <text>Who is best known for being the first comics creator in Europe?</text><reasoning>The European, American, and Japanese comics traditions have followed different paths. Europeans have seen their tradition as beginning with the Swiss Rodolphe Töpffer from as early as 1827 and Americans have seen the origin of theirs... |
Who is considered to be the first comic creator in America? | <text>Who is considered to be the first comic creator in America?</text><reasoning>The European, American, and Japanese comics traditions have followed different paths. Europeans have seen their tradition as beginning with the Swiss Rodolphe Töpffer from as early as 1827 and Americans have seen the origin of theirs in ... |
When did Outcault's The Yellow Kid appear in newspapers? | <text>When did Outcault's The Yellow Kid appear in newspapers?</text><reasoning>The European, American, and Japanese comics traditions have followed different paths. Europeans have seen their tradition as beginning with the Swiss Rodolphe Töpffer from as early as 1827 and Americans have seen the origin of theirs in Ric... |
What style of comics did Japan have a long history with prior to World War II? | <text>What style of comics did Japan have a long history with prior to World War II?</text><reasoning>The European, American, and Japanese comics traditions have followed different paths. Europeans have seen their tradition as beginning with the Swiss Rodolphe Töpffer from as early as 1827 and Americans have seen the o... |
Which genre of comic books had parents concerned? | <text>Which genre of comic books had parents concerned?</text><reasoning>The popularity of superhero comic books declined following World War II, while comic book sales continued to increase as other genres proliferated, such as romance, westerns, crime, horror, and humour. Following a sales peak in the early 1950s, th... |
Which group was created after a Senate hearing on comic books content? | <text>Which group was created after a Senate hearing on comic books content?</text><reasoning>The popularity of superhero comic books declined following World War II, while comic book sales continued to increase as other genres proliferated, such as romance, westerns, crime, horror, and humour. Following a sales peak i... |
When did super heroes become popular again in comic books? | <text>When did super heroes become popular again in comic books?</text><reasoning>The popularity of superhero comic books declined following World War II, while comic book sales continued to increase as other genres proliferated, such as romance, westerns, crime, horror, and humour. Following a sales peak in the early ... |
When did the alternative comics movement begin? | <text>When did the alternative comics movement begin?</text><reasoning>The popularity of superhero comic books declined following World War II, while comic book sales continued to increase as other genres proliferated, such as romance, westerns, crime, horror, and humour. Following a sales peak in the early 1950s, the ... |
What does bandes dessinées mean? | <text>What does bandes dessinées mean?</text><reasoning>In the 1960s, the term bandes dessinées ("drawn strips") came into wide use in French to denote the medium. Cartoonists began creating comics for mature audiences, and the term "Ninth Art"[e] was coined, as comics began to attract public and academic attention as ... |
What year did Pilote begin? | <text>What year did Pilote begin?</text><reasoning>In the 1960s, the term bandes dessinées ("drawn strips") came into wide use in French to denote the medium. Cartoonists began creating comics for mature audiences, and the term "Ninth Art"[e] was coined, as comics began to attract public and academic attention as an ar... |
What became a best-seller comic in the French language? | <text>What became a best-seller comic in the French language?</text><reasoning>In the 1960s, the term bandes dessinées ("drawn strips") came into wide use in French to denote the medium. Cartoonists began creating comics for mature audiences, and the term "Ninth Art"[e] was coined, as comics began to attract public and... |
What association with comics is strong? | <text>What association with comics is strong?</text><reasoning>Text is frequently incorporated into comics via speech balloons, captions, and sound effects. Speech balloons indicate dialogue (or thought, in the case of thought balloons), with tails pointing at their respective speakers. Captions can give voice to a nar... |
The presence of a single speech balloon in an image turns it into what? | <text>The presence of a single speech balloon in an image turns it into what?</text><reasoning>Text is frequently incorporated into comics via speech balloons, captions, and sound effects. Speech balloons indicate dialogue (or thought, in the case of thought balloons), with tails pointing at their respective speakers. ... |
What type of words are used to do sound effects in comics? | <text>What type of words are used to do sound effects in comics?</text><reasoning>Text is frequently incorporated into comics via speech balloons, captions, and sound effects. Speech balloons indicate dialogue (or thought, in the case of thought balloons), with tails pointing at their respective speakers. Captions can ... |
What did the English East India Company have difficulty attracting? | <text>What did the English East India Company have difficulty attracting?</text><reasoning>Between January and May 1673, the Dutch East India Company forcibly took the island, before English reinforcements restored English East India Company control. The company experienced difficulty attracting new immigrants, and sen... |
What problems lead to a suggesting to relocate the population? | <text>What problems lead to a suggesting to relocate the population?</text><reasoning>Between January and May 1673, the Dutch East India Company forcibly took the island, before English reinforcements restored English East India Company control. The company experienced difficulty attracting new immigrants, and sentimen... |
What was the name of the governor who suggested relocating the population of Saint Helena? | <text>What was the name of the governor who suggested relocating the population of Saint Helena?</text><reasoning>Between January and May 1673, the Dutch East India Company forcibly took the island, before English reinforcements restored English East India Company control. The company experienced difficulty attracting ... |
What was the location that was suggested the population be moved too? | <text>What was the location that was suggested the population be moved too?</text><reasoning>Between January and May 1673, the Dutch East India Company forcibly took the island, before English reinforcements restored English East India Company control. The company experienced difficulty attracting new immigrants, and s... |
How many slaves were on the island in 1723? | <text>How many slaves were on the island in 1723?</text><reasoning>Between January and May 1673, the Dutch East India Company forcibly took the island, before English reinforcements restored English East India Company control. The company experienced difficulty attracting new immigrants, and sentiments of unrest and re... |
Who established a naval station to cut down on African slave trade on the island in 1840? | <text>Who established a naval station to cut down on African slave trade on the island in 1840?</text><reasoning>In 1840, a British naval station established to suppress the African slave trade was based on the island, and between 1840 and 1849 over 15,000 freed slaves, known as "Liberated Africans", were landed there.... |
Between 1840 and 1849 how many freed slaves landed on the island? | <text>Between 1840 and 1849 how many freed slaves landed on the island?</text><reasoning>In 1840, a British naval station established to suppress the African slave trade was based on the island, and between 1840 and 1849 over 15,000 freed slaves, known as "Liberated Africans", were landed there.</reasoning><output>over... |
What were the freed slaves known as? | <text>What were the freed slaves known as?</text><reasoning>In 1840, a British naval station established to suppress the African slave trade was based on the island, and between 1840 and 1849 over 15,000 freed slaves, known as "Liberated Africans", were landed there.</reasoning><output>Liberated Africans</output> |
The word comic comes from the humorous pieces found where? | <text>The word comic comes from the humorous pieces found where?</text><reasoning>The English term comics derives from the humorous (or "comic") work which predominated in early American newspaper comic strips; usage of the term has become standard for non-humorous works as well. The term "comic book" has a similarly c... |
Comic is used for what other kind of work other than humorous works? | <text>Comic is used for what other kind of work other than humorous works?</text><reasoning>The English term comics derives from the humorous (or "comic") work which predominated in early American newspaper comic strips; usage of the term has become standard for non-humorous works as well. The term "comic book" has a s... |
Comic books are what type of books? | <text>Comic books are what type of books?</text><reasoning>The English term comics derives from the humorous (or "comic") work which predominated in early American newspaper comic strips; usage of the term has become standard for non-humorous works as well. The term "comic book" has a similarly confusing history: they ... |
What is the term that the English use for the comics out of Japan? | <text>What is the term that the English use for the comics out of Japan?</text><reasoning>The English term comics derives from the humorous (or "comic") work which predominated in early American newspaper comic strips; usage of the term has become standard for non-humorous works as well. The term "comic book" has a sim... |
What is the term that the English use for the comics that come out of Belgian? | <text>What is the term that the English use for the comics that come out of Belgian?</text><reasoning>The English term comics derives from the humorous (or "comic") work which predominated in early American newspaper comic strips; usage of the term has become standard for non-humorous works as well. The term "comic boo... |
Which product of Saint Helena was praised by Napoleon? | <text>Which product of Saint Helena was praised by Napoleon?</text><reasoning>Owing to Napoleon's praise of Saint Helena’s coffee during his exile on the island, the product enjoyed a brief popularity in Paris in the years after his death.</reasoning><output>coffee</output> |
Where did Saint Helena's coffee get popular after Napoleon's death? | <text>Where did Saint Helena's coffee get popular after Napoleon's death?</text><reasoning>Owing to Napoleon's praise of Saint Helena’s coffee during his exile on the island, the product enjoyed a brief popularity in Paris in the years after his death.</reasoning><output>Paris</output> |
What product got popular in Paris after Napoloen's death? | <text>What product got popular in Paris after Napoloen's death?</text><reasoning>Owing to Napoleon's praise of Saint Helena’s coffee during his exile on the island, the product enjoyed a brief popularity in Paris in the years after his death.</reasoning><output>coffee</output> |
What would the absence of net neutrality permit? | <text>What would the absence of net neutrality permit?</text><reasoning>On 23 April 2014, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was reported to be considering a new rule that will permit ISPs to offer content providers a faster track to send content, thus reversing their earlier net neutrality position. A po... |
what may possibly be a solution to net neutrality concerns? | <text>what may possibly be a solution to net neutrality concerns?</text><reasoning>On 23 April 2014, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was reported to be considering a new rule that will permit ISPs to offer content providers a faster track to send content, thus reversing their earlier net neutrality pos... |
how did president obama recommend to classify the internet? | <text>how did president obama recommend to classify the internet?</text><reasoning>On 23 April 2014, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was reported to be considering a new rule that will permit ISPs to offer content providers a faster track to send content, thus reversing their earlier net neutrality pos... |
what did the fcc choose to apply to the internet? | <text>what did the fcc choose to apply to the internet?</text><reasoning>On 23 April 2014, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was reported to be considering a new rule that will permit ISPs to offer content providers a faster track to send content, thus reversing their earlier net neutrality position. A p... |
what would the internet be classified as based on title ii? | <text>what would the internet be classified as based on title ii?</text><reasoning>On 23 April 2014, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was reported to be considering a new rule that will permit ISPs to offer content providers a faster track to send content, thus reversing their earlier net neutrality pos... |
Who took full control of the island after Napoleon's death? | <text>Who took full control of the island after Napoleon's death?</text><reasoning>After Napoleon's death, the thousands of temporary visitors were soon withdrawn and the East India Company resumed full control of Saint Helena. Between 1815 and 1830, the EIC made available to the government of the island the packet sch... |
The EIC made what available to the government of the island between 1815 and 1830? | <text>The EIC made what available to the government of the island between 1815 and 1830?</text><reasoning>After Napoleon's death, the thousands of temporary visitors were soon withdrawn and the East India Company resumed full control of Saint Helena. Between 1815 and 1830, the EIC made available to the government of th... |
The packet schooner St Helena brought supplies of what to the island? | <text>The packet schooner St Helena brought supplies of what to the island?</text><reasoning>After Napoleon's death, the thousands of temporary visitors were soon withdrawn and the East India Company resumed full control of Saint Helena. Between 1815 and 1830, the EIC made available to the government of the island the ... |
Who claimed Saint Helena in 1633? | <text>Who claimed Saint Helena in 1633?</text><reasoning>The Dutch Republic formally made claim to Saint Helena in 1633, although there is no evidence that they ever occupied, colonised or fortified it. By 1651, the Dutch had mainly abandoned the island in favour of their colony at the Cape of Good Hope.</reasoning><ou... |
What year did the Dutch abandon the island? | <text>What year did the Dutch abandon the island?</text><reasoning>The Dutch Republic formally made claim to Saint Helena in 1633, although there is no evidence that they ever occupied, colonised or fortified it. By 1651, the Dutch had mainly abandoned the island in favour of their colony at the Cape of Good Hope.</rea... |
Which colony did the Dutch abandon the island for? | <text>Which colony did the Dutch abandon the island for?</text><reasoning>The Dutch Republic formally made claim to Saint Helena in 1633, although there is no evidence that they ever occupied, colonised or fortified it. By 1651, the Dutch had mainly abandoned the island in favour of their colony at the Cape of Good Hop... |
Where did gag cartoons first make an appearance? | <text>Where did gag cartoons first make an appearance?</text><reasoning>Gag and editorial cartoons usually consist of a single panel, often incorporating a caption or speech balloon. Definitions of comics which emphasize sequence usually exclude gag, editorial, and other single-panel cartoons; they can be included in d... |
When did gag single-panel illustrations become known as cartoons? | <text>When did gag single-panel illustrations become known as cartoons?</text><reasoning>Gag and editorial cartoons usually consist of a single panel, often incorporating a caption or speech balloon. Definitions of comics which emphasize sequence usually exclude gag, editorial, and other single-panel cartoons; they can... |
In which publication was cartoon first used to describe gag single-panel illustrations? | <text>In which publication was cartoon first used to describe gag single-panel illustrations?</text><reasoning>Gag and editorial cartoons usually consist of a single panel, often incorporating a caption or speech balloon. Definitions of comics which emphasize sequence usually exclude gag, editorial, and other single-pa... |
What is Saint Helena tropical island named after? | <text>What is Saint Helena tropical island named after?</text><reasoning>Saint Helena (/ˌseɪnt həˈliːnə/ SAYNT-hə-LEE-nə) is a volcanic tropical island in the South Atlantic Ocean, 4,000 kilometres (2,500 mi) east of Rio de Janeiro and 1,950 kilometres (1,210 mi) west of the Cunene River, which marks the border between... |
What ocean is Saint Helena located in? | <text>What ocean is Saint Helena located in?</text><reasoning>Saint Helena (/ˌseɪnt həˈliːnə/ SAYNT-hə-LEE-nə) is a volcanic tropical island in the South Atlantic Ocean, 4,000 kilometres (2,500 mi) east of Rio de Janeiro and 1,950 kilometres (1,210 mi) west of the Cunene River, which marks the border between Namibia an... |
What is the population of Saint Helena? | <text>What is the population of Saint Helena?</text><reasoning>Saint Helena (/ˌseɪnt həˈliːnə/ SAYNT-hə-LEE-nə) is a volcanic tropical island in the South Atlantic Ocean, 4,000 kilometres (2,500 mi) east of Rio de Janeiro and 1,950 kilometres (1,210 mi) west of the Cunene River, which marks the border between Namibia a... |
How big is Saint Helena tropical Island? | <text>How big is Saint Helena tropical Island?</text><reasoning>Saint Helena (/ˌseɪnt həˈliːnə/ SAYNT-hə-LEE-nə) is a volcanic tropical island in the South Atlantic Ocean, 4,000 kilometres (2,500 mi) east of Rio de Janeiro and 1,950 kilometres (1,210 mi) west of the Cunene River, which marks the border between Namibia ... |
How close are the rockets and islets off the coast? | <text>How close are the rockets and islets off the coast?</text><reasoning>There are several rocks and islets off the coast, including: Castle Rock, Speery Island, the Needle, Lower Black Rock, Upper Black Rock (South), Bird Island (Southwest), Black Rock, Thompson's Valley Island, Peaked Island, Egg Island, Lady's Cha... |
Which direction from the island is Upper Black Rock located? | <text>Which direction from the island is Upper Black Rock located?</text><reasoning>There are several rocks and islets off the coast, including: Castle Rock, Speery Island, the Needle, Lower Black Rock, Upper Black Rock (South), Bird Island (Southwest), Black Rock, Thompson's Valley Island, Peaked Island, Egg Island, L... |
Which direction from the island is Bird Island located? | <text>Which direction from the island is Bird Island located?</text><reasoning>There are several rocks and islets off the coast, including: Castle Rock, Speery Island, the Needle, Lower Black Rock, Upper Black Rock (South), Bird Island (Southwest), Black Rock, Thompson's Valley Island, Peaked Island, Egg Island, Lady's... |
Which direction from the island is Lighter Rock located? | <text>Which direction from the island is Lighter Rock located?</text><reasoning>There are several rocks and islets off the coast, including: Castle Rock, Speery Island, the Needle, Lower Black Rock, Upper Black Rock (South), Bird Island (Southwest), Black Rock, Thompson's Valley Island, Peaked Island, Egg Island, Lady'... |
Which direction from the island is Frightus Rock located? | <text>Which direction from the island is Frightus Rock located?</text><reasoning>There are several rocks and islets off the coast, including: Castle Rock, Speery Island, the Needle, Lower Black Rock, Upper Black Rock (South), Bird Island (Southwest), Black Rock, Thompson's Valley Island, Peaked Island, Egg Island, Lady... |
What year did the Union Castle shipping line slowly start to reduce their service calls to the island? | <text>What year did the Union Castle shipping line slowly start to reduce their service calls to the island?</text><reasoning>From 1958, the Union Castle shipping line gradually reduced its service calls to the island. Curnow Shipping, based in Avonmouth, replaced the Union-Castle Line mailship service in 1977, using t... |
Which shipping company replaced Union-Castle Line mailship service? | <text>Which shipping company replaced Union-Castle Line mailship service?</text><reasoning>From 1958, the Union Castle shipping line gradually reduced its service calls to the island. Curnow Shipping, based in Avonmouth, replaced the Union-Castle Line mailship service in 1977, using the RMS (Royal Mail Ship) St Helena.... |
What year was Union-Castle Line mailship replaced? | <text>What year was Union-Castle Line mailship replaced?</text><reasoning>From 1958, the Union Castle shipping line gradually reduced its service calls to the island. Curnow Shipping, based in Avonmouth, replaced the Union-Castle Line mailship service in 1977, using the RMS (Royal Mail Ship) St Helena.</reasoning><outp... |
The British government detained who in Saint Helena? | <text>The British government detained who in Saint Helena?</text><reasoning>In 1815, the British government selected Saint Helena as the place of detention of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was taken to the island in October 1815. Napoleon stayed at the Briars pavilion on the grounds of the Balcombe family's home until his per... |
What year was Napoleon Bonaparte taken to the island? | <text>What year was Napoleon Bonaparte taken to the island?</text><reasoning>In 1815, the British government selected Saint Helena as the place of detention of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was taken to the island in October 1815. Napoleon stayed at the Briars pavilion on the grounds of the Balcombe family's home until his pe... |
Where did Napoleon Bonaparte stay until he found permanent residence? | <text>Where did Napoleon Bonaparte stay until he found permanent residence?</text><reasoning>In 1815, the British government selected Saint Helena as the place of detention of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was taken to the island in October 1815. Napoleon stayed at the Briars pavilion on the grounds of the Balcombe family's h... |
What ended up being the permanent residence of Napoleon Bonaparte? | <text>What ended up being the permanent residence of Napoleon Bonaparte?</text><reasoning>In 1815, the British government selected Saint Helena as the place of detention of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was taken to the island in October 1815. Napoleon stayed at the Briars pavilion on the grounds of the Balcombe family's home... |
What year did Napoleon Bonaparte pass away? | <text>What year did Napoleon Bonaparte pass away?</text><reasoning>In 1815, the British government selected Saint Helena as the place of detention of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was taken to the island in October 1815. Napoleon stayed at the Briars pavilion on the grounds of the Balcombe family's home until his permanent re... |
What communion do most residents of the island belong to? | <text>What communion do most residents of the island belong to?</text><reasoning>Most residents belong to the Anglican Communion and are members of the Diocese of St Helena, which has its own bishop and includes Ascension Island. The 150th anniversary of the diocese was celebrated in June 2009.</reasoning><output>Angli... |
When was the 150th anniversary of the diocese celebrated? | <text>When was the 150th anniversary of the diocese celebrated?</text><reasoning>Most residents belong to the Anglican Communion and are members of the Diocese of St Helena, which has its own bishop and includes Ascension Island. The 150th anniversary of the diocese was celebrated in June 2009.</reasoning><output>June ... |
Not only are most residents of the island members of the Anglican communion, but what else? | <text>Not only are most residents of the island members of the Anglican communion, but what else?</text><reasoning>Most residents belong to the Anglican Communion and are members of the Diocese of St Helena, which has its own bishop and includes Ascension Island. The 150th anniversary of the diocese was celebrated in J... |
The Diocese of Saint Helena has it's own what? | <text>The Diocese of Saint Helena has it's own what?</text><reasoning>Most residents belong to the Anglican Communion and are members of the Diocese of St Helena, which has its own bishop and includes Ascension Island. The 150th anniversary of the diocese was celebrated in June 2009.</reasoning><output>bishop</output> |
What did the island have an abundance of when discovered? | <text>What did the island have an abundance of when discovered?</text><reasoning>The Portuguese found the island uninhabited, with an abundance of trees and fresh water. They imported livestock, fruit trees and vegetables, and built a chapel and one or two houses. Though they formed no permanent settlement, the island ... |
What was imported by the settlers of the island? | <text>What was imported by the settlers of the island?</text><reasoning>The Portuguese found the island uninhabited, with an abundance of trees and fresh water. They imported livestock, fruit trees and vegetables, and built a chapel and one or two houses. Though they formed no permanent settlement, the island was an im... |
What kind of buildings were built by the settlers? | <text>What kind of buildings were built by the settlers?</text><reasoning>The Portuguese found the island uninhabited, with an abundance of trees and fresh water. They imported livestock, fruit trees and vegetables, and built a chapel and one or two houses. Though they formed no permanent settlement, the island was an ... |
Who was left on the island to recover when sick? | <text>Who was left on the island to recover when sick?</text><reasoning>The Portuguese found the island uninhabited, with an abundance of trees and fresh water. They imported livestock, fruit trees and vegetables, and built a chapel and one or two houses. Though they formed no permanent settlement, the island was an im... |
What was the island a source of for ships travelling from Asia to Europe? | <text>What was the island a source of for ships travelling from Asia to Europe?</text><reasoning>The Portuguese found the island uninhabited, with an abundance of trees and fresh water. They imported livestock, fruit trees and vegetables, and built a chapel and one or two houses. Though they formed no permanent settlem... |
Who was granted a charter to govern Saint Helena? | <text>Who was granted a charter to govern Saint Helena?</text><reasoning>In 1657, Oliver Cromwell granted the English East India Company a charter to govern Saint Helena and the following year the company decided to fortify the island and colonise it with planters. The first governor, Captain John Dutton, arrived in 16... |
Who granted the English East company a character to govern the island? | <text>Who granted the English East company a character to govern the island?</text><reasoning>In 1657, Oliver Cromwell granted the English East India Company a charter to govern Saint Helena and the following year the company decided to fortify the island and colonise it with planters. The first governor, Captain John ... |
Who was the first governor of Saint Helena? | <text>Who was the first governor of Saint Helena?</text><reasoning>In 1657, Oliver Cromwell granted the English East India Company a charter to govern Saint Helena and the following year the company decided to fortify the island and colonise it with planters. The first governor, Captain John Dutton, arrived in 1659, ma... |
What year did the first governor arrive to Saint Helena? | <text>What year did the first governor arrive to Saint Helena?</text><reasoning>In 1657, Oliver Cromwell granted the English East India Company a charter to govern Saint Helena and the following year the company decided to fortify the island and colonise it with planters. The first governor, Captain John Dutton, arrive... |
Who had the sole right to fortify and colonize the island? | <text>Who had the sole right to fortify and colonize the island?</text><reasoning>In 1657, Oliver Cromwell granted the English East India Company a charter to govern Saint Helena and the following year the company decided to fortify the island and colonise it with planters. The first governor, Captain John Dutton, arri... |
What country does the local industry that manufactures fibre get their flax from? | <text>What country does the local industry that manufactures fibre get their flax from?</text><reasoning>A local industry manufacturing fibre from New Zealand flax was successfully reestablished in 1907 and generated considerable income during the First World War. Ascension Island was made a dependency of Saint Helena ... |
What island was made a dependency of Saint Helena in 1922? | <text>What island was made a dependency of Saint Helena in 1922?</text><reasoning>A local industry manufacturing fibre from New Zealand flax was successfully reestablished in 1907 and generated considerable income during the First World War. Ascension Island was made a dependency of Saint Helena in 1922, and Tristan da... |
What was the name of the airport the United States built on Ascension Island? | <text>What was the name of the airport the United States built on Ascension Island?</text><reasoning>A local industry manufacturing fibre from New Zealand flax was successfully reestablished in 1907 and generated considerable income during the First World War. Ascension Island was made a dependency of Saint Helena in 1... |
What year was Wideawake Airport built? | <text>What year was Wideawake Airport built?</text><reasoning>A local industry manufacturing fibre from New Zealand flax was successfully reestablished in 1907 and generated considerable income during the First World War. Ascension Island was made a dependency of Saint Helena in 1922, and Tristan da Cunha followed in 1... |
Who arrived in Jamestown during their solo round the world voyage? | <text>Who arrived in Jamestown during their solo round the world voyage?</text><reasoning>On 11 April 1898 American Joshua Slocum, on his famous and epic solo round the world voyage arrived at Jamestown. He departed on 20 April 1898 for the final leg of his circumnavigation having been extended hospitality from the gov... |
When did Joshua Slocum arrive in Jamestown? | <text>When did Joshua Slocum arrive in Jamestown?</text><reasoning>On 11 April 1898 American Joshua Slocum, on his famous and epic solo round the world voyage arrived at Jamestown. He departed on 20 April 1898 for the final leg of his circumnavigation having been extended hospitality from the governor, his Excellency S... |
When did Joshua Slocum depart from Jamestown to continue his trip? | <text>When did Joshua Slocum depart from Jamestown to continue his trip?</text><reasoning>On 11 April 1898 American Joshua Slocum, on his famous and epic solo round the world voyage arrived at Jamestown. He departed on 20 April 1898 for the final leg of his circumnavigation having been extended hospitality from the gov... |
Who presented two lectures on their voyage? | <text>Who presented two lectures on their voyage?</text><reasoning>On 11 April 1898 American Joshua Slocum, on his famous and epic solo round the world voyage arrived at Jamestown. He departed on 20 April 1898 for the final leg of his circumnavigation having been extended hospitality from the governor, his Excellency S... |
What did the Island sell for increased revenue during this period? | <text>What did the Island sell for increased revenue during this period?</text><reasoning>During this period, the island enjoyed increased revenues through the sale of flax, with prices peaking in 1951. However, the industry declined because of transportation costs and competition from synthetic fibres. The decision by... |
What year did flax prices peak? | <text>What year did flax prices peak?</text><reasoning>During this period, the island enjoyed increased revenues through the sale of flax, with prices peaking in 1951. However, the industry declined because of transportation costs and competition from synthetic fibres. The decision by the British Post Office to use syn... |
The British Post Offices decision to use what kind of fibres hurt the flax industry? | <text>The British Post Offices decision to use what kind of fibres hurt the flax industry?</text><reasoning>During this period, the island enjoyed increased revenues through the sale of flax, with prices peaking in 1951. However, the industry declined because of transportation costs and competition from synthetic fibre... |
What year did the Island's flax mills close? | <text>What year did the Island's flax mills close?</text><reasoning>During this period, the island enjoyed increased revenues through the sale of flax, with prices peaking in 1951. However, the industry declined because of transportation costs and competition from synthetic fibres. The decision by the British Post Offi... |
What was made illegal in 1792? | <text>What was made illegal in 1792?</text><reasoning>The importation of slaves was made illegal in 1792. Governor Robert Patton (1802–1807) recommended that the company import Chinese labour to supplement the rural workforce. The coolie labourers arrived in 1810, and their numbers reached 600 by 1818. Many were allowe... |
What year did Coolie labourers arrive? | <text>What year did Coolie labourers arrive?</text><reasoning>The importation of slaves was made illegal in 1792. Governor Robert Patton (1802–1807) recommended that the company import Chinese labour to supplement the rural workforce. The coolie labourers arrived in 1810, and their numbers reached 600 by 1818. Many wer... |
How many coolie labourers were on the island by 1818? | <text>How many coolie labourers were on the island by 1818?</text><reasoning>The importation of slaves was made illegal in 1792. Governor Robert Patton (1802–1807) recommended that the company import Chinese labour to supplement the rural workforce. The coolie labourers arrived in 1810, and their numbers reached 600 by... |
What was the population of the island in 1814? | <text>What was the population of the island in 1814?</text><reasoning>The importation of slaves was made illegal in 1792. Governor Robert Patton (1802–1807) recommended that the company import Chinese labour to supplement the rural workforce. The coolie labourers arrived in 1810, and their numbers reached 600 by 1818. ... |
Saint Helena was an important port of which company? | <text>Saint Helena was an important port of which company?</text><reasoning>Throughout this period, Saint Helena was an important port of call of the East India Company. East Indiamen would stop there on the return leg of their voyages to British India and China. At Saint Helena ships could replenish supplies of water ... |
What did ships replenish at Saint Helena? | <text>What did ships replenish at Saint Helena?</text><reasoning>Throughout this period, Saint Helena was an important port of call of the East India Company. East Indiamen would stop there on the return leg of their voyages to British India and China. At Saint Helena ships could replenish supplies of water and provisi... |
What vessel was owned by Captain James? | <text>What vessel was owned by Captain James?</text><reasoning>Throughout this period, Saint Helena was an important port of call of the East India Company. East Indiamen would stop there on the return leg of their voyages to British India and China. At Saint Helena ships could replenish supplies of water and provision... |
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