Category: Social studies

What happened after Mexico gained independence from Spain? After the Independence, Mexico became the largest country in Spanish America. In 1845, the USA admitted the independent state of Texas into the Union, despite warnings from the Mexican government that to do so would mean war. The conflict began in 1846, when the US army began […]

What did the second wave feminist movement accomplish? Second-wave feminism of the 1960s-1980s focused on issues of equality and discrimination. The second-wave slogan, “The Personal is Political,” identified women’s cultural and political inequalities as inextricably linked and encouraged women to understand how their personal lives reflected sexist power structures. What did the feminist movement accomplish? […]

How does the Constitution reflect American ideals? Our limited government is rooted in the ideals of natural rights, popular sovereignty, republicanism and social contract. The Constitution diluted power even more by creating a federal form of government. In this way power and authority would be shared between central, state and local governments. How is the […]

What were the October and February revolutions in Russia? Russian Revolution, also called Russian Revolution of 1917, two revolutions in 1917, the first of which, in February (March, New Style), overthrew the imperial government and the second of which, in October (November), placed the Bolsheviks in power. Vladimir Lenin during the Russian Revolution, 1917. What […]

What advice did Washington give when he left office? He argues that the country should avoid permanent alliances with all foreign nations, although temporary alliances during times of extreme danger may be necessary. He states that current treaties should be honored but not extended. What is Washington’s advice? Frustrated by French meddling in U.S. politics, […]

How important were the gods and goddesses to mythological beliefs? The gods and goddesses were very important to mythological beliefs. For our ancestors, mythology was also their religion. It guided how the lived and died. The similar characteristics are that the various gods and goddesses all represent things in nature, such as the sun, sky, […]

Which of the following is not a major import of the United States? coal What items are imported into the United States? What Are the Major U.S. Imports? Machinery (including computers and hardware) – $386.4 billion. Electrical machinery – $367.1 billion. Vehicles and automobiles – $306.7 billion. Minerals, fuels, and oil – $241.4 billion. Pharmaceuticals […]

What is differential reproduction? This refers to the difference in the reproductive success rate of various individual members or groups within a species. are some examples of factors that could explain the differential reproductive success of different members within a species. What does differential success in reproduction mean? The term differential reproductive success refers to […]

How did the northern plain of Europe affect the development of Europe? How did the northern European Plain affect the development of Europe? It has fertile soil and water resources from rivers. The location of the subregion being near or along large bodies of water, the presence of the Alps, and winter storms affect Europe’s […]

Can Sunni and Shia pray together? Sunni Muslims pray five times a day, whereas Shia Muslims can combine prayers to pray three times a day. The practice of Muttah marriage, a tempo- rary marriage, is also permitted in Shia Islam but Sunnis considered it forbidden as they believe the Prophet abolished it. Why Shias pray […]