Category: Social studies

How did the production of goods change during the Industrial Revolution? There was a massive increase in factory jobs during the Industrial Revolution, and many changes took place in how goods were produced. Machinery during the Industrial Revolution such as the spinning wheel to produce textiles, the water wheel used to power machinery and the […]

Does a country have to choose between having guns or butter? The nation will have to decide which balance of guns versus butter best fulfills its needs, with its choice being partly influenced by the military spending and military stance of potential opponents. What is the Guns or Butter decision that government must make? Guns […]

What is the name of the intellectual movement characterized by a renewed interest in theology and philosophy? World History Chapter 10 Question Answer Scholasticism a twelfth-century intellectual movement that was characterized by a renewed interest in theology and philosophy University a center of learning in which students would travel far to learn from the best […]

What is the origin of scapegoat? Today we use the word ‘scapegoat’ to describe people who symbolically take on the sins of others. The word was coined by a Protestant scholar, William Tyndale, in 1530, when he undertook the task of the first translation of the entire Hebrew Bible into English. Who developed the scapegoat […]

What was the purpose of the caste system in India? The caste system provides a hierarchy of social roles that hold inherent characteristics and, more importantly, remain stable throughout life (Dirks, 1989). An implicit status is attached to one’s caste which historically changed from the social roles to hereditary roles. What did the caste system […]

What changes physiological variables to restore and maintain homeostasis? senses changes in physiological variables. changes physiological variables in order to restore and maintain homeostasis. effector. synthesizes information coming in from many sensory pathways and sends out the proper response. What is a neuromodulator quizlet Chapter 6? What is a neuromodulator? Neurocrine molecules (chemicals secreted by […]

What does it mean when someone wants to talk? When someone is interested in talking to you, they’ll make an effort to talk to you. They won’t give short nor one worded responses, rather they show an interest. They will keep the conversation going. They will ask questions, give their opinions, and overall be engaged. […]

What is the difference between plateaus and plains? Plains and plateaus are both flat areas of land; the main difference between plain and plateau lies in their elevation. A plateau is a flat land that is raised significantly above the ground whereas plain is a flat, low-lying area. What is common between a plain and […]

What made the 2010 Affordable Care Act constitutional? The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision determined the constitutionality of two key substantive provisions in the ACA: the individual mandate and a requirement that states expand eligibility criteria for Medicaid coverage [2]. The individual mandate has been considered necessary to cover the cost of U.S. health care. Has […]

What is the frustration-aggression hypothesis quizlet? The frustration-aggression hypothesis states that when people are frustrated, they experience a drive to be aggressive towards the object of their frustration. However, because it is often impossible or inappropriate to behave aggressively towards the source of frustration any attempt to be aggressive is inhibited. What is the basic […]