Why are the phases of Venus at odds with the Ptolemaic model? Ptolemy said that the epicycles for both Venus and Mercury were centered on the Earth-Sun line, so they must always lie between us and the Sun, so would always appear as crescents in the telescope. Phases like these could only be explained if […]
Why did Mr Wickham try to elope with Georgiana?
What was the homespun movement in India?
In what ways were socialism and communism a response to the social and economic conditions that developed in Europe during the Industrial Revolution?
In what ways were socialism and communism a response to the social and economic conditions that developed in Europe during the Industrial Revolution? Both were a response to the social and economic conditions that developed in Europe because the industrial revolution brought unsafe working conditions for factory workers. In addition, the gap between the rich […]
What do all belief systems have in common?
What do all belief systems have in common? Something that the five major world religions (Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam) have in common is a sense of community. A sense of community provides group cohesion and identity, as well as a way for rituals and traditions to be passed down from generation to generation. […]
What did France gain from the Revolutionary War?
What did France gain from the Revolutionary War? Between 1778 and 1782 the French provided supplies, arms and ammunition, uniforms, and, most importantly, troops and naval support to the beleaguered Continental Army. The French navy transported reinforcements, fought off a British fleet, and protected Washington’s forces in Virginia. What did the French want from the […]
How did the Native American help the early colonists?
How did the Native American help the early colonists? Not only did Native Americans bring deer, corn and perhaps freshly caught fowl to the feast, they also ensured the Puritan settlers would survive through the first year in America by acclimating them to a habitat they had lived in for thousands of years. Can DNA […]
What does Precinct mean in government?
What does Precinct mean in government? A precinct or voting district, in the United States, is the smallest unit into which electoral districts are divided. A larger geographic unit such as a county, township, or city council district is typically subdivided into precincts and each address is assigned to a specific precinct. What is precinct […]
What causes color constancy?
What causes color constancy? The phenomenon of color constancy occurs when the source of illumination is not directly known. This is due to an ignorance of all possible sources of illumination. Although an object may reflect multiple sources of light into the eye, color constancy causes objective identities to remain constant. What is the importance […]
How are public goods paid for?
How are public goods paid for? Public goods are commodities or services that benefit all members of society, and which are often provided for free through public taxation. Public goods are the opposite of private goods, which are inherently scarce and are paid for separately by individuals. Can private businesses provide public goods? If a […]