ESO Facts

ESO Facts are a series of facts given by Ensemble Studios Online in Age of Empires III in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

List of facts

 * Geronimo, the leader of the Chiricahua Apaches, surrendered to and was captured by General Nelson Miles in 1886. He spent the rest of his life in captivity.
 * The Battle of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, on December 29, 1860 was the last major battle between U.S. troops and Native Americans.
 * During the Chinese Qing dynasty, society was divided along ethnic lines under the Banner System. Different Banners held different levels of political and military power.
 * In 1661, Emperor Kangxi came to power at the age of eight. During his 61 year reign, he led China in campaigns against Tibet and Russian and conquered Taiwan.
 * In 1793, the Chinese Qing dynasty declared that they would accept only silver and not manufactured goods in exchange for their silk and ceramics. This would eventually lead to war with Britain in the 1830's.
 * In 1789 the Spanish built a major base on Vancouver Island, in western Canada, which caused conflict with Britain.
 * The conquistador Narvaez led an expedition of 300 men from Florida to Mexico. Only 4 men survived the 8 year journey.
 * A state of war existed between the colonies of Maryland and Virginia from about 1635-1644.
 * The first military unit ever created in America was named The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company.
 * The War of Jenkins' Ear started because a British captain said a Spaniard had cut off his ear. It lasted four years.