How did the colonists view the Boston Massacre? The Boston Massacre had a major impact on relations between Britain and the American colonists. It further incensed colonists already weary of British rule and unfair taxation and roused them to fight for independence. How did the colonists and British soldiers viewpoints differ about the Boston Massacre? […]
Why did the colonists write to King George III *?
Why did the colonists write to King George III *? On October 25, 1774, the First Continental Congress sends a respectful petition to King George III to inform his majesty that if it had not been for the acts of oppression forced upon the colonies by the British Parliament, the American people would be standing […]
Can a minor enforce a contract?
Can a minor enforce a contract? A minor does have the ability to enter into a legal contract. The problem, however, is that the courts will not enforce most contracts involving a minor. Generally, if a minor makes a contract, the minor has the ability to void the contract until they reach the age of […]
Why is a globe a true representation of the earth?
Why is a globe a true representation of the earth? Earth is best represented by a globe like the one seen in Figure below because Earth is a sphere. Sizes and shapes of features are not distorted and distances are true to scale. A globe is the most accurate way to represent Earth’s curved surface. […]
Which theory best explains combinations of passion commitment and intimacy in relationships?
Which theory best explains combinations of passion commitment and intimacy in relationships? The triangular theory of love holds that love can be understood in terms of three components that together can be viewed as forming the vertices of a triangle. The triangle is used as a metaphor, rather than as a strict geometric model. These […]
In what way did the Marbury v Madison decision enhance the system of checks and balances provided for in the Constitution?
In what way did the Marbury v Madison decision enhance the system of checks and balances provided for in the Constitution? It established judicial review. In what way did the Marbury decision enhance the system of checks and balances provided for the Constitution? It provided a way to check the powers of congress and president. […]
What did Clinton do during his presidency?
What did Clinton do during his presidency? Clinton presided over the longest period of peacetime economic expansion in American history. He signed into law the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, but failed to pass his plan for national health care reform. Who was president in […]
What were the reasons for and outcome of hoarding goods during the American Revolution?
What were the reasons for and outcome of hoarding goods during the American Revolution? When goods become scarce, some people hoarded goods. They bought up all that they could find and hid it for later use. Laws were passed to stop hoarding. Some farmers and shopkeepers began profiteering which means they were charging extra high […]
What is the chemical composition of the asthenosphere?
What is the chemical composition of the asthenosphere? This property tells us that the asthenosphere is composed of partially molten rock slushlike material consisting of solid particles with liquid occupying spaces in between. Although the asthenosphere represents no more than six percent of the mantle, the mobility of this layer allows the overlaying lithosphere to […]
What are the two basic types of economic systems that distinguish most large modern societies?
What are the two basic types of economic systems that distinguish most large modern societies? The two major economic systems in modern societies are capitalism and socialism. In practice most societies have economies that mix elements of both systems but that lean toward one end of the capitalism–socialism continuum. Social democracies combine elements of both […]