What was one of the major economic challenges facing the nation following WWII? What was one of the major economic challenges facing the nation following World War II? fight the Cold War. You just studied 10 terms! What caused a wave of strikes in many key industries in 1945? The wave of strikes in 1945-46 […]
Is Satyagraha the weapon of weak?
Is Satyagraha the weapon of weak? Passive Resistance was conceived as a weapon of the weak and does not exclude the use of physical force or violence for the purpose of gaining one’s end, whereas satyagraha was conceived as the weapon of the strongest and excludes the use of violence in any shape or form. […]
What is a simple definition of imperialism?
What is a simple definition of imperialism? Imperialism is the state policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other territories and peoples. Which best defines imperialism? noun. the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation […]
Why is the legislative branch most powerful?
Why is the legislative branch most powerful? The Legislative Branch The legislative branch is the most powerful branch in government. They have the power to override a president’s decision, stop laws from being passed, and basically control all decisions the governments makes. Why did the Framers give more power to the legislative branch? One way […]
Which limit did the Framers set on how many times a president can be reelected?
Which limit did the Framers set on how many times a president can be reelected? The Twenty-Second Amendment limits a President to no more than eight years in office. Mind you, that’s not what the Framers wanted, at their Convention in Philadelphia. Why did the framers decide to use the electoral college to elect the […]
Cual es la diferencia entre lo intercultural y lo plurinacional?
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre lo intercultural y lo plurinacional? La interculturalidad es el reconocimiento de las diferencias radicales al interior de la sociedad; por su parte, el Estado Plurinacional lleva ese reconocimiento de las diferencias radicales al ámbito de los derechos, tanto en la esfera de su enunciación (dogmática y deontología constitucional), cuanto en […]
What happened during the Neolithic Revolution?
What happened during the Neolithic Revolution? The Neolithic Revolution, also called the Agricultural Revolution, marked the transition in human history from small, nomadic bands of hunter-gatherers to larger, agricultural settlements and early civilization. Shortly after, Stone Age humans in other parts of the world also began to practice agriculture. What did the Neolithic revolution lead […]
Why must you progressively increase the amount of work in order for improvement to occur?
Why must you progressively increase the amount of work in order for improvement to occur? The principle of progression says that as you work harder (overload) your body adapts. Because your body gets accustomed to this new workload, you must progressively increase the amount of work for improvement to occur. Remember, injuries result when progression […]
Is technology a capital good?
Is technology a capital good? Machinery, tools, buildings, computers, or other kinds of equipment that are involved in the production of other things for sale are capital goods. The owners of the capital good can be individuals, households, corporations, or governments. Any material used to produce capital goods is also considered a capital good. What […]
Which geographic factor had a major influence on the development of Mesopotamian civilization?
Which geographic factor had a major influence on the development of Mesopotamian civilization? River sedimentation and weathering resulted in a fertile soil on an alluvial plain, thus insuring the surplus food supply that was the basis for an urban culture and civilization. What factors were instrumental in the development of Mesopotamia? Mesopotamia’s development in this […]