Category: Social studies

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? Wickham tried to convince her of his love in order to get her dowry, with the help of Mrs. She had known him all her life, so she did have an affection for him, and she convinced herself that he did love her. They planned to […]

What was the homespun movement in India? Gandhi argued that India needed to be self-sufficient and so they would not have to not rely on the British. One of way of doing this, he claimed was for Indians to make their own clothes. The push for Indians to give up buying British textiles and to […]

What is the deterrence theory of punishment? Deterrence in relation to criminal offending is the idea or theory that the threat of punishment will deter people from committing crime and reduce the probability and/or level of offending in society. An underlying principle of deterrence is that it is utilitarian or forward-looking. What are the major […]

What can we learn from Sojourner Truth? Sojourner Truth was an African American evangelist, abolitionist, women’s rights activist and author who was born into slavery before escaping to freedom in 1826. After gaining her freedom, Truth preached about abolitionism and equal rights for all. What impact did Sojourner Truth have? A former slave, Sojourner Truth […]

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 is the best description of the production possibilities curve? The PPF is a curve showing alternative combinations of goods that can be produced when available resources are used efficiently. How is opportunity cost involved with the production possibilities curve? when the opportunity cost of a good remains constant as output of the good increases, […]

What did Socrates believe in philosophy? Socrates believed that philosophy should achieve practical results for the greater well-being of society. He attempted to establish an ethical system based on human reason rather than theological doctrine. Socrates pointed out that human choice was motivated by the desire for happiness. What is the theory of Socrates? 1. […]

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 […]

When did the United States and Britain went to war over the Oregon Country? Oregon Treaty show Long name: Signed 15 June 1846 Location Washington, D.C., United States Original signatories United Kingdom United States Language English How did the US and Britain settle their dispute over Oregon? The dispute over the control of Oregon was […]