Category: Social studies

How did Thomas Edison contribute to the industrial revolution? He invented the electric locomotive,phonograph,electric pen and copying system,kinetoscope,improved the telephone and improved the stock ticker and most importantly he invented the electric light bulb. This is a picture of the great invention, the light bulb. How did industrial cities provide new opportunities for workers? How […]

Which force keeps the planets from floating into space? Gravity What keeps the planets from crashing into the sun? Gravity is the primary force that controls the orbit of the planets around the sun. The sun’s gravity is just strong enough to keep the planets pulled toward it to create an orbit pattern but not […]

What are two ways in which primary groups exercise social control over their members? The groups maintains control over each other through existence of shared values and concern for one another. primary groups are held together by shared values,norms and shared responsibility for each other. these values can range from friendship,intimacy to environmental goals. What […]

How did Nixon change US policy toward China? Nixon focused on reducing the dangers of the Cold War among the Soviet Union and China. His policy sought on détente with both nations, which were hostile to the U.S. and to each other. Nixon’s 1972 visit to China ushered in a new era of U.S.-Chinese relations […]

Which of the following was an aspect of Mohandas K Gandhi leadership of the independence movement in India? Advocating non violent resistance was and aspect of Mohandas K. Gandhi’s leadership of the independence movement in India. Why did Gandhi walk to the sea? Salt March Begins First, Gandhi sent a letter on March 2, 1930 […]

How did Thucydides approach the writing of history? Thucydides wrote only about events that occurred during his lifetime that he could verify through examination of written records and eyewitness accounts. He strived for complete objectivity, and in this way he pioneered the historical method used by historians today. How did Herodotus impact history? Herodotus is […]

How did Desmond Tutu contribute to democracy in South Africa? Desmond Tutu is one of South Africa’s most well-known human rights activists, winning the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in resolving and ending apartheid. Tutu also supported the economic boycott of South Africa, while constantly encouraging reconciliation between various factions associated with apartheid. […]

What theory of motivation suggests a connection between internal physiological states and outward behavior? The answer is “drive reduction approach”. The drive reduction approach to motivation proposes that a connection between inner physical conditions and outer conduct. The drive reduction approach is known to be based in the idea that all of us are driven […]

What does the concept of perceived control refers to? Perceived control refers to an individual’s belief about his or her own capability of exert- ing influence on internal states and behaviors, as well as one’s external environment (Langer, 1977; Lefcourt, 1966; Pearlin & Schooler, 1978; Wallston, Wallston, Smith, & Dobbins, 1987). What is the relationship […]

Which if the following circumstances would prompt an offender to decide to forgo crime? Which of the following circumstances would prompt an offender to decide to forgo crime? The crime would be easy to commit. When crime prevention can be achieved by reducing the opportunities people have to commit crime it is known as? situational […]