Category: Social studies

Why did major European powers began to increase the size of their armed forces between 1900 and 1914? Between 1890 and 1913, the European powers at the time began building up in military power. This included the countries of Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and Austria-Hungary. The reason for the military buildup was primarily nationalism in […]

What is the difference between mass communication and interpersonal communication? Mass Communication refers to transfer of a message or information to a large audience. Interpersonal communication is transfer of message from one person to another. What is the difference between intrapersonal communication and interpersonal communication? So what’s the difference between interpersonal and intrapersonal skills? Intrapersonal […]

Which of the following governmental actions would be subject to strict scrutiny? Strict Scrutiny The Supreme Court has declared government regulation should be scrutinized very strictly when it infringes on a protected liberty (like procreation or marriage) or a protection action (like political speech), or when it unfairly discriminates against a protected class (like race […]

Is autism a psychological disorder? In the latest incarnation of autism in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), autism has been defined as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (American Psychiatric Association, 2013), while other terms are still used within the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). What category does autism fall under? A diagnosis […]

What causes forgetting in short term memory? Short-term memory loss is when you forget things you heard, saw, or did recently. It’s a normal part of getting older for many people. But it can also be a sign of a deeper problem, such as dementia, a brain injury, or a mental health issue. What happens […]

Where was Spartacus a gladiator? Mount Vesuvius Where did Roman gladiators train? The Ludus Magnus was essentially a gladiatorial arena where gladiators from across the Roman Empire would live, eat, and practice while undergoing gladiatorial training in preparation for fighting at the gladiatorial games held at the Colosseum. How many Romans did Spartacus kill? Appian’s […]

What is the difference between direct and indirect democracy and why is the difference important? Direct democracy refers to a form of government wherein citizens out rightly take part in the administration of the government. Indirect democracy implies a democracy in which people vote for their representative, to represent them in the Parliament. Government policies […]

What stage of sleep do your eyes move? REM stands for rapid eye movement. During REM sleep, your eyes move around rapidly in a range of directions, but don’t send any visual information to your brain. That doesn’t happen during non-REM sleep. First comes non-REM sleep, followed by a shorter period of REM sleep, and […]

Why is the battle of Gettysburg considered a turning point in the Civil War? The Battle of Gettysburg was considered the turning point of the Civil War because the Confederates were winning the war, but after the Union wins the Battle of Gettysburg, the war gets a little closer. The Union wins the war, so […]

What is the legal status of a sole proprietorship? A sole proprietorship is not a separate legal entity, like a partnership or a corporation. No legal formalities are necessary to create a sole proprietorship, other than appropriate licensing to conduct business and registration of a business name if it differs from that of the sole […]