What affects the accuracy of flashbulb memories? Simpson verdict, President Nixon’s resignation and the Challenger explosion. Many of these studies indicated that, over time, people’s memories of learning about the events—and of the events themselves—eroded, which challenges the contention that flashbulb memories are more accurate. What conclusions can be drawn about the accuracy of flashbulb […]
Why was the 18th Amendment passed through Congress?
Why was the 18th Amendment passed through Congress? The Eighteenth Amendment emerged from the organized efforts of the temperance movement and Anti-Saloon League, which attributed to alcohol virtually all of society’s ills and led campaigns at the local, state, and national levels to combat its manufacture, sale, distribution, and consumption. What are some reasons that […]
Where does the US Congress meet?
Where does the US Congress meet? The most recognized symbol of democratic government in the world, the United States Capitol has housed Congress since 1800. The Capitol is where Congress meets to write the laws of our nation, and where presidents are inaugurated and deliver their annual State of the Union messages. Is Congress in […]
What is physical proximity test?
What is physical proximity test? The physical proximity test requires that the act be proximate to the completed crime, or directly tending toward the completion of the crime, or amounting to the commencement of the consummation. It must be within the actor’s power to complete the crime almost immediately. What are the three legal tests […]
What happened to Gandhi in first class when he refused to give up his seat?
What happened to Mexico after the Mexican Revolution?
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?
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 […]
In what ways do climate and resources influence the economic activity in an area?
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?
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?
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 […]