The repeal of the Missouri Compromise was more impactful, according to historian Robert Forbes, than the compromise itself. While it effectively settled the question of slavery from 1820 to 1854, its repeal began the sectarian conflict that eventually brought the nation into the Civil War. Vocabulary.
The first popcorn machine was invented by Charles Cretors of Chicago, Illinois in 1885. In order to test his machine, it was necessary for Charles to operate it on the street as the customer.
Year It Began: 1893. Bite of History: Chicagoans were the first to get a taste of the sweet and salty combination of peanuts, molasses, and popcorn at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Lewis and Frederick William, aka F.W., Rueckheim were responsible for the treat, but not for its clever name.