Category: Social studies

What border was established in the Convention of 1818? The Convention of 1818 set the boundary between the Missouri Territory in the United States and British North America (later Canada) at the forty-ninth parallel. Both agreements reflected the easing of diplomatic tensions that had led to the War of 1812 and marked the beginning of […]

What do Berger & luckmann mean when they say that the reality of everyday life is an Intersubjective world? By intersubjective, they mean that there is a correspondence between one person’s meaning of the world and another person’s meaning about the world. This allows for the creation of a common sense about reality. What are […]

How do you answer would you please? Simply “I already have [sent the acknowledgement]” or “I have [sent the acknowledgement] already” will be fine. The part in [brackets] is implied, although you could say it if you wanted to. How do you give a good answer? Here are a few tips on how to make […]

What is the difference between term insurance and life insurance? Term Insurance provides coverage for the premature death of the policyholder within the fixed term. Life Insurance provides coverage on the maturity of the policy. Premium is comparative higher than term insurance coverage. Premium increases with the age of the policy holder. What is the […]

Why was the Model T so important? Importance. The Model T, also known as the “Tin Lizzie”, changed the way Americans live, work and travel. Henry Ford’s revolutionary advancements in assembly-line automobile manufacturing made the Model T the first car to be affordable for a majority of Americans. Even Ford’s cars before the Model T […]

Does media set the agenda? The study of agenda-setting describes the way media attempts to influence viewers, and establish a hierarchy of news prevalence. Nations with more political power receive higher media exposure. The agenda-setting by media is driven by the media’s bias on things such as politics, economy and culture, etc. How does the […]

Who made up the Union Army? Most of the Union Army was made up of young white men born in North America. Although soldiers generally ranged in age from 18 to 45, boys as young as 12 often served as cavalry buglers or drummer boys, and some men in their fifties and sixties enlisted as […]

What is the meaning of Hajj? Five Pillars of Islam What is the Hajj and what is the significance? The hajj is a pillar of Islam, required of all Muslims once in a lifetime. It is a physically demanding journey that Muslims believe offers a chance to wipe clean past sins and start anew before […]

How did the federal government respond to Hurricane Katrina? Barack Obama ripped into the federal government’s response to Hurricane Katrina. Within four days of Katrina’s landfall on Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, then-President George W. Bush signed a $10.4 billion aid package and ordered 7,200 National Guard troops to the region. Is federalism the reason for […]

Why is vision important for change? A vision serves as a bridge, a link from the present to the future in the minds of those who are affected by change. Developing, clarifying, and communicating a clear vision is an important step in the change process. How do you create a vision change? A CI Vision […]