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Matthew Henson, an African American explorer, had a family that included his wife, Lucy Ross Henson, and their children. They faced racial discrimination during
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What are some tools that Matthew henson used?


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Matthew Henson used tools such as compasses, maps, sledges, and dog sleds during his expeditions to the Arctic with Robert Peary. He also used traditional Inuit
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How did equatorial guinea gain independence from Spain?


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Equatorial Guinea gained independence from Spain on October 12, 1968, after a referendum was held in 1968 in which the people of Equatorial Guinea overwhelmingl
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Is pollution human geography?


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Yes, pollution is a significant aspect of human geography as it pertains to the impact of human activities on the environment, including the distribution, cause
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Robert E. Peary and Matthew Henson discovered what in 1909?


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Robert E. Peary and Matthew Henson claimed to have discovered the North Pole on April 6, 1909. They were part of an expedition that reached the northernmost poi
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Was Matthew Henson the first man to reach the North pole?


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Matthew Henson was not the first man to reach the North Pole. He was part of the expedition led by Robert Peary in 1909 that claimed to have reached the North P
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What are some words that describe Matthew Henson?


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6 facts about MH1 He was the first overall person to reach, explore and stand at the top of the earth at the North Pole.2. Married Lucy Ross whom he promised to
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Matthew Henson what did he do in 1988?


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In 1988, Matthew Henson was posthumously awarded the National Geographic Society's Hubbard Medal for his contributions to Arctic exploration, particularly for b
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What impact did Matthew Henson and Robert Peary bring to the world?


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Matthew Henson and Robert Peary are best known for their expeditions to the North Pole. They claimed to have reached the North Pole in 1909, although this claim
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Was Matthew henson the first one to climb Mount Everest?


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No, Matthew Henson was not the first to climb Mount Everest. Sir Edmund Hillary from New Mexico Border Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa from Nepal, were the first to succ
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What book did Matthew Henson write?


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Matthew Henson did not write a book, but he is known for his exploration of the Arctic alongside Robert Peary. Henson's account of their journey was incorporate
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What is Matthew Henson's famous quote?


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Matthew Henson, an African American explorer who accompanied Robert Peary on seven voyages to the Arctic, is famous for saying "I have make a contribution
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How many state parks does Alabama have?


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Alabama has 22 state parks.