Category: Social studies

How did the cotton gin affect the processing time of cotton? Although the introduction of the cotton gin meant that cotton processing became less labor-intensive, it allowed planters to increase their profits substantially. This, in turn, prompted them to add more cotton acreage, which led to the need for more workers because the cotton still […]

What has cities but no houses forest but no trees? I have cities but no houses, forests but no trees, rivers without water. What am I? A map. Where Are there rivers but no water cities but no buildings and forests but no trees? Wadis, arroyos and gulches are dry river and creek beds that […]

What did Hugo Chavez promise? First, Chávez promised that he would begin his presidency by abolishing Venezuela’s old puntofijismo political system of two-party patronage, and opening up political power to independent and third parties. Second, Chávez promised to end corruption. Third, Chávez promised to eradicate poverty in Venezuela. What happened to President Chavez of Venezuela? […]

Which of the following strategies is an aggregate plan in which production is uniform from period to period? level strategy Which of the following is the term used for intermediate-range capacity planning with a time horizon of three to eighteen months quizlet? aggregate planning What is effective capacity quizlet? Effective Capacity. Effective capacity is the […]

Which of the following principles is based on the idea that once people make an explicit commitment they tend to follow through and honor that commitment? Reciprocation is a principle of influence based on returning favors. As defined by Cialdini, “We should try to repay, in kind, what another person has provided us. Consistency is […]

What is the difference between futures and forward contracts? A forward contract is a private and customizable agreement that settles at the end of the agreement and is traded over-the-counter. A futures contract has standardized terms and is traded on an exchange, where prices are settled on a daily basis until the end of the […]

What scientific term is used to describe animals without backbone? Animals without backbones are called invertebrates. They range from well known animals such as jellyfish, corals, slugs, snails, mussels, octopuses, crabs, shrimps, spiders, butterflies and beetles to much less well known animals such as flatworms, tapeworms, siphunculids, sea-mats and ticks. Which term represents animals without […]

How can you describe the climate in North America? It has a variety of climate, from the dry, bitter cold of the Arctic to the steamy heat of the tropics. Most part of the rest of North America is cold in the winter and warm in the summer, with moderate precipitation. Some areas have mild […]

What are some physical features of Oregon? The Coast Range in the west has low, forested mountains, small lakes, and cliffs that follow the Pacific coast. The Klamath Mountains—a rugged, forested area—cross Oregon’s southwest corner. Here you’ll find Oregon Caves National Monument. What kind of landforms Does Oregon have? Oregon Coast. The low mountains of […]

Does the president have all the power? The Constitution explicitly assigns the president the power to sign or veto legislation, command the armed forces, ask for the written opinion of their Cabinet, convene or adjourn Congress, grant reprieves and pardons, and receive ambassadors. What are the main presidential powers? The President has the power either […]