Category: Social studies

What were the laws requiring that facilities and accommodations public and private be segregated by race? Jim Crow Laws were statutes and ordinances established between 1874 and 1975 to separate the white and black races in the American South. In theory, it was to create “separate but equal” treatment, but in practice Jim Crow Laws […]

What role did the church play in medieval Europe? During the Middle Ages, the Church was a daily presence from birth to death. It provided education and helped the poor and sick. In fact, religion was so much a part of daily life, that people even said prayers to decide how long to cook an […]

How should you decide if an article contains information on your topic? You can usually tell from the abstract, or summary of the article whether an article is related to the topic. If there is not an abstract, read the introduction of the article, then scan the article headings. How do you assess information relevance? […]

Who can start an NGO? To start a NGO in Trust registration, you need at least 2 people. To start an NGO in Society registration, you need at least 7 people. To start an NGO at a nation level, you need at least 8 people. Can I start a charitable trust under the Indian Trust […]

What presidential action was declared unconstitutional in 1997? The Line Item Veto Act of 1996 Pub. L. 104–130 (text) (pdf) was a federal law of the United States that granted the President the power to line-item veto budget bills passed by Congress, but its effect was brief as the act was soon ruled unconstitutional by […]

What is the importance of New York City? Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy, and has sometimes been called the capital of the world. Situated on one of the world’s largest natural harbors, New York City is composed of five boroughs, each of which […]

Why is RDoC better than DSM? In contrast to DSM-ICD, RDoC embraces a Galilean view of psychopathology as the product of dysfunctions in neural circuitry. RDoC appears to be a valuable endeavor that holds out the long-term promise of an alternative system of mental illness classification. How is RDoC different from DSM? The RDoC methodology […]

How do you develop a global mindset? 5 Ways to Develop a Global Mindset Recognize your own cultural values and biases. Get to know your personality traits, especially curiosity. Learn about the workplace and business expectations of relevant countries and markets. Build strong intercultural relationships. Develop strategies to adjust and flex your style. Which two […]

What is the chief claim of What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? What is the chief claim of “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” African Americans deserve equal treatment and status in American society. Which line from What to the Slave is the Fourth of July supports Douglass’s claim […]

What issue brought the issue of slavery to a head in the 1850s? A key issue was states’ rights. The Southern states wanted to assert their authority over the federal government so they could abolish federal laws they didn’t support, especially laws interfering with the South’s right to keep slaves and take them wherever they […]