Why do you think sharecropping was so widespread in the South after the Civil War? After the Civil War, sharecropping was a widespread response to the economic upheaval caused by the emancipation of slaves and disenfranchisement of poor whites. The system made landowners and sharecroppers dependent on local merchants, and it prevented the development of […]
What happened to Gandhi in first class when he refused to give up his seat?
What is Stage 3 of the demographic transition model?
What is Stage 3 of the demographic transition model? Stage 3: Total population is rising rapidly. The gap between birth and death rates will narrow. Natural increase is high. Death rates will now remain low and steady (to 15 per 1,000) but birth rates will fall quickly (down to around 18 per 1,000). Which stage […]
What is the Brazilian government doing about deforestation?
What is the Brazilian government doing about deforestation? Brazil had set a goal of slowing the pace of deforestation to 3,900 sq km annually by 2020. In addition to encouraging development in the rainforest, President Bolsonaro has also cut funding to federal agencies that have the power to fine and arrest farmers and loggers breaking […]
Como usar el metodo cartesiano?
¿Cómo usar el metodo cartesiano? El Método Cartesiano, creado por René Descartes, consiste en el escepticismo metodológico – se duda de cada idea que puede ser dudada. Descartes establece la duda: solo se puede decir que existe aquello que pueda ser probado (“Solo tenemos acceso a nuestra mente.”). ¿Cuál es el problema que se plantea […]
What is the name of the long term development plan of China?
What is the name of the long term development plan of China? The 14th FYP is part of Xi Jinping’s long-term strategy of transforming China into an advanced economy. The key to China’s long-term economic success rests on revitalizing productivity growth. What was Mao 5 year plan? Mao Zedong in 1953, the year the first […]
What is competition limited in an oligopoly?
What is competition limited in an oligopoly? The primary idea behind an oligopolistic market (an oligopoly) is that a few companies rule over many in a particular market or industry, offering similar goods and services. Because of a limited number of players in an oligopolistic market, competition is limited, allowing every firm to operate successfully. […]
Who is the most successful African-American?
Who is the most successful African-American? According to the 2019 Forbes ranking of the world’s billionaires, Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote had a net worth of $10.9 billion and was the world’s richest black man…. Aliko Dangote $13.8 billion. Patrice Motsepe $3.3 billion. Oprah Winfrey $2.7 billion. Mo Ibrahim $1.8 billion. Mike Adenuga $2 billion. […]
Why is it called Big Bend National Park?
Why is it called Big Bend National Park? The region was named Big Bend for the drastic change in course of the river from a southeastern to a northeastern flow. As the Rio Grande flows through the Chihuahuan Desert, it carves not only majestic canyons, but also a political boundary. What is the history of […]