Category: Social studies

Who were the first to settle Australia arriving about 40000 years ago? Australia was first inhabited perhaps 40,000 years ago by aboriginal peoples. During the Age of Exploration, the land was discovered and mapped by many Europeans including the Spanish, Dutch and English. What were the religious practices of Australian Aborigines before the arrival of […]

What role do labor unions perform in the US economy? Unions function as labor cartels, restricting the number of workers in a company or industry to drive up the remaining workers’ wages. They also retard economic growth and delay recovery from recession. Are unions stronger in Europe? Most European countries still have far greater levels […]

How can the government reduce seasonal unemployment? Solutions to seasonal unemployment Try to diversify the economy. This could be hard to do in touristy areas. Regulations which involve paying workers throughout the year, even if work is temporary. Government creating jobs in the off-season to improve infrastructure. What are the major factors responsible for employment […]

Which of the following are typical outcomes when adult children move back in with parents? Which of the following are typical outcomes when adult children move back in with parents? Children appreciate their parents’ support. There are logistical challenges surrounding noise, meal planning, etc. Parents and children both complain about loss of privacy. Which of […]

How did Stephen F Austin impact Texas? Stephen Fuller Austin (November 3, 1793 – December 27, 1836) was an American-born empresario. Known as the “Father of Texas” and the founder of Anglo Texas, he led the second and, ultimately, the successful colonization of the region by bringing 300 families from the United States to the […]

Which of the following are the strongest predictors of academic achievement? Whether children will enjoy academic success can be now predicted at birth, a new study suggests. The study, led by the University of York, found that parents’ socioeconomic status and children’s inherited DNA differences are powerful predictors of educational achievement. Under which circumstance do […]

Why did the Roman Empire produce more coins to maintain a low rate of inflation? Nero was the first to decrease the silver content in the coins and made the silver and gold coins smaller, collecting the existing coins and coin them again but using less silver. By using the available supply of silver and […]

What challenge did Gestalt psychology present to structuralism? What challenge did Gestalt Psychology present to Structuralism? gestalt psychology believed that behaviors, ideas, and perceptions are organized in a ways that can not be understood through a part-by-part analysis of the world. Structuralists depended on the method of introspection. Why was the phi phenomenon important to […]

Which of the following are characteristics of tragicomedy? The blend of suffering, sorrows, humor, romance, forgiveness, and reunion in the play confirms its label as a tragicomedy. There are different aspects of the tragicomedy in the play that include: tragic elements, comic elements, romantic elements, and a happy ending. What is farce comedy literature? Farce […]

How did railroads affect the environment? It took a heavy toll on the environment. The massive amount of wood needed to build the railroad, including railroad ties, support beams for tunnels and bridges, and sheds, necessitated cutting down thousands of trees, which devastated western forests. Why are railroads so environmentally friendly? And the convoy formation […]