Category: Social studies

Why is Washington DC so important? Founded in 1790, the nation’s capital has been a dynamic city with plenty of highs and lows to match its place in American history. Founded on July 16, 1790, Washington, DC is unique among American cities because it was established by the Constitution of the United States to serve […]

What countries in Africa are affected by desertification? This situation is acute in Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Kenya, where the combination of weak governments and a lack of annual rains linked to climate change are driving desertification levels. What part of Africa is desertification? Practically every country of Africa is prone to desertification, but the […]

How do you establish norms of discourse in the classroom? To introduce student-led discourse, explicitly model the talk….Engage Reluctant Students Invite them to discuss a topic that is important to them. Engage them in partner talk (e.g., pair-share, turn-and-talk) or small group before whole group. Appreciate wait-time. Name the strategy after a student. What is […]

Where does from sea to shining sea come from? Sea to shining sea refers to America stretching from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean. The Phrase Finder says: Taken from a line in ‘America the Beautiful’, the patriotic song written by Katharine Lee Bates in 1893. She wrote other versions later, in 1904 and 1913. […]

What do some experts suggest regarding the differences in brain organization in males and females quizlet? What do some experts suggest regarding the differences in brain organization in males and females? Males self-report more engagement in hunting than do females. What is the relationship between siblings and delinquency? What is the relationship between siblings and […]

What is the relationship between the self and society according to symbolic Interactionism? According to symbolic interactionism, what is the relationship between the self and society? The self is shaped by society, but society is also shaped by the self. What is the link between feminist theory and conflict theory? Both seek not only to […]

Why were the framers so careful to limit the powers of the federal government? Why were the framers so careful to limit the powers of the Federal Government? Framers wanted to avoid absolute rule similar to the British Government. a government is limited in constitution. He/she cannot interfere with citizens rights. Why do you think […]

How does consumer sovereignty determine the types and quantities of the goods produced in a market economy? Consumer sovereignty (demand) determines the types and quantities of goods to be produced given the scarce resources of the economy. Consumers spend their income on the goods and services that they most want. Consumers’ dollar votes determine which […]

Why are carpetbaggers called carpetbaggers? The term carpetbagger, used exclusively as a pejorative term, originated from the carpet bags (a form of cheap luggage made from carpet fabric) which many of these newcomers carried. The term came to be associated with opportunism and exploitation by outsiders. Why were Northerners who moved to the South in […]

What are things the presidents do? The President is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws written by Congress and, to that end, appoints the heads of the federal agencies, including the Cabinet. The Vice President is also part of the Executive Branch, ready to assume the Presidency should the need arise. How much power […]