Category: Social studies

How did George Stephenson contribute to the industrial revolution? Pioneered by Stephenson, rail transport was one of the most important technological inventions of the 19th century and a key component of the Industrial Revolution. George also built the first public inter-city railway line in the world to use locomotives, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, which […]

What problems did Locke face? Locke suffered from health problems for most of his adult life. In particular, he had respiratory ailments which were exacerbated by his visits to London where the air quality was very poor. His health took a turn for the worse in 1704 and he became increasingly debilitated. What was John […]

What is the first sentence of the Gettysburg Address? In the first line of the address, Lincoln describes the birth of freedom in this country in 1776. shall not perish from the earth.” What were some of the main points of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address? Lincoln advocates the words of the Declaration of Independence; and, Lincoln […]

What factors have affected income inequality in Latin America? Because inequality in gender and location are near universal, race and ethnicity play a larger, more integral role in the unequal discriminatory practices in Latin America. These differences have a strong impact on the distribution of income, capital and political standing. What is the cause of […]

What is the role of leader? A leader’s most important role is to provide clear and compelling direction. Leaders ensure that all followers understand, embrace, and work toward achieving those objectives. And they provide momentum, sharing and celebrating progress toward achieving company goals, setting new targets, and providing needed resources. What is clenched fist syndrome? […]

Which of the following statements best captures the basic idea of operant conditioning? Which of the following statements best captures the basic idea of operant conditioning? Behavior is shaped and maintained by its consequences. Positive reinforcement is to negative reinforcement as: addition of a reinforcing stimulus is to removal of an aversive stimulus. Which of […]

What are the differences between imperialism and colonialism? Colonialism is where one country physically exerts complete control over another country and Imperialism is formal or informal economic and political domination of one country over the other. In a nutshell, colonialism can be thought of as the practice of domination and imperialism as an idea behind […]

What was the impact of the automobile on American life? The automobile gave people more personal freedom and access to jobs and services. It led to development of better roads and transportation. Industries and new jobs developed to supply the demand for automobile parts and fuel. These included petroleum and gasoline, rubber, and then plastics. […]

How did Progressives change American politics and government? Progressives were interested in establishing a more transparent and accountable government which would work to improve U.S. society. These reformers favored such policies as civil service reform, food safety laws, and increased political rights for women and U.S. workers. How did Progressives try to redefine the role […]

Where did the principles of the Judeo Christian tradition come from? Where did the principles of the Judeo Christian tradition come from? Judaism influenced Christianity and Islam. The shared heritage of the Jews and Christians became known as the Judeo-Christian tradition. Loosely organized system of rule in which powerful local lords divided their land among […]