Category: Social studies

What happened to Mexico after the Mexican Revolution? After gaining independence in 1821, the country was left in a poor state. Agricultural, mining and industrial production had fallen during the war, and over half a million Mexicans had died. As a new country, Mexico was struggling internally to achieve nationhood. What caused the Mexican Revolution […]

What are the current impacts of climate change? Increased heat, drought and insect outbreaks, all linked to climate change, have increased wildfires. Declining water supplies, reduced agricultural yields, health impacts in cities due to heat, and flooding and erosion in coastal areas are additional concerns. What climate change means for Europe? Climate change is projected […]

Under which circumstance would a listing agreement be automatically terminated? Death, insanity, and bankruptcy of either broker or seller can terminate a listing agreement almost automatically. If you’ve worked with a realtor and then went for-sale-by-owner (FSBO), you would still need to pay commission if you’re within the window of an exclusive right-to-sell agreement. Which […]

In what ways do climate and resources influence the economic activity in an area? climate also influences the human input into production because the prevalence of disease is linked to climate and because people’s ability to work is affected by temperature. It affects the economy by making a location more or less pleasant as a […]

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 […]