How do social control theories explain delinquency? Social Control Theory. Hirschi’s social control theory asserts that ties to family, school and other aspects of society serve to diminish one’s propensity for deviant behaviour. As such, social control theory posits that crime occurs when such bonds are weakened or are not well established. What are the […]
What advantages did the South have over the north?
What advantages did the South have over the north? The South’s greatest strength lay in the fact that it was fighting on the defensive in its own territory. Familiar with the landscape, Southerners could harass Northern invaders. The military and political objectives of the Union were much more difficult to accomplish. What was an advantage […]
How should married couples hold title in California?
How should married couples hold title in California? California married couples generally have three options to take title to their community (vs separate) property real estate: community property, joint tenancy or “Community Property with Right of Survivorship.” The latter coming into play in California July of 2001. How do you hold a title to a […]
What two principles did Southerners believe concerning states?
What two principles did Southerners believe concerning states? Southerners believed that states had freely created and joined the Union and could freely leave it. What determined if a state stayed in the Union or seceded? What was the outcome of sectionalism states rights and slavery? Many Southerners believed slavery was an issue to be governed […]
What caused problems for the US military as it attempted to carry out the war in Vietnam?
What caused problems for the US military as it attempted to carry out the war in Vietnam? The Vietnamese terrain and climate were harsh and difficult. Which caused problems for the U.S. military as it attempted to carry out the war in Vietnam? Soldiers’ morale was low and there was a lack of discipline. Vietnamese […]
Which is not a cause of acid rain?
Which is not a cause of acid rain? Carbon monoxide does not react with water to form an acid. So, it would not contribute to acid rain. The last one is carbon dioxide: Carbon dioxide reacts with water to form carbonic acid thus contributing to acid rain. What are the factors responsible for acid rain? […]
What does Nick mean when he says Gatsby who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn?
What does Nick mean when he says Gatsby who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn? Search for: Why is Gatsby exempt from Nick’s scorn? Was exempt from my reaction Gatsby who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn? Search for: Who says the following quote Gatsby who represented everything for […]
Who are some of the most influential scientist and thinkers and how did they contribute to the scientific revolution?
Who are some of the most influential scientist and thinkers and how did they contribute to the scientific revolution? Copernicus: Polish astronomer, questioned the renaissance view of science had ideas that led to the scientific revolution. Theorized that the earth orbited the sun, Heliocentric system. Galileo: physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher. Developed his own more […]
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What do long increases in real GDP most often signify?
What do long increases in real GDP most often signify? GDP is important because it gives information about the size of the economy and how an economy is performing. The growth rate of real GDP is often used as an indicator of the general health of the economy. In broad terms, an increase in real […]