How do the governments of South Africa and Nigeria differ? How do the governments of South Africa and Nigeria differ? South Africa has an authoritarian government; Nigeria is a democracy. South Africa has a written constitution; Nigeria does not. South Africa is a parliamentary democracy; Nigeria is a presidential democracy. What two governments does South […]
What was the goal of most abolitionists before the Civil War?
What was the goal of most abolitionists before the Civil War? Most early abolitionists were white, religious Americans, but some of the most prominent leaders of the movement were also Black men and women who had escaped from bondage. The abolitionists saw slavery as an abomination and an affliction on the United States, making it […]
What does James Madison argue in Federalist 10?
What does James Madison argue in Federalist 10? Madison saw factions as inevitable due to the nature of man—that is, as long as people hold differing opinions, have differing amounts of wealth and own differing amount of property, they will continue to form alliances with people who are most similar to them and they will […]
What is a biased jury called?
What is a biased jury called? When the jury member brings outside evidence that they may have found themselves into the trial which has not been allowed by the judges or lawyers and is used to create bias on the part of the juror. This new information may be used to influence their final decision. […]
What challenges did the new nation face?
What challenges did the new nation face? The new nation also faced economic and foreign policy problems. A huge debt remained from the Revolutionary War and paper money issued during the conflict was virtually worthless. In violation of the peace treaty of 1783 ending the Revolutionary War, Britain continued to occupy forts in the Old […]
What was the political party during the era of good feelings?
What was the political party during the era of good feelings? Because of westward expansion and economic prosperity, the years immediately following the war would be labeled as the Era of Good Feelings. Who were the Democratic-Republicans and the Federalists? The Democratic-Republican Party was founded by Thomas Jefferson and his supporters in the 1790s. What […]
What are the 3 main causes of desertification?
What are the 3 main causes of desertification? Overgrazing is the major cause of desertification worldwide. Other factors that cause desertification include urbanization, climate change, overuse of groundwater, deforestation, natural disasters, and tillage practices in agriculture that make soils more vulnerable to wind. What are two causes of desertification? ‘Climatic variations’ and ‘Human activities’ can […]
What was the famous saying after the Battle of Lexington?
What was the famous saying after the Battle of Lexington? Engraved on a monument on Lexington Green is the famous quote attributed to him, “Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.” However, this quote was fabricated in the 1800s and is not […]
When the quantity demanded is greater than the quantity supplied?
When the quantity demanded is greater than the quantity supplied? shortage What is the relationship between quantity demanded and quantity supplied when there is a surplus? Whenever there is a surplus, the price will drop until the surplus goes away. When the surplus is eliminated, the quantity supplied just equals the quantity demanded—that is, the […]
What are three traits that help animals protect themselves from predators?
What are three traits that help animals protect themselves from predators? They have hard shells to keep themselves protected from predators. They can pretend to be dead or let off an awful odor. They can sting or bite and use mimicry, when an animal imitates another animal that is dangerous. How do animals protect themselves […]