What is the philosophy of Thomas Hobbes All About Why is it interesting? Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679), whose current reputation rests largely on his political philosophy, was a thinker with wide-ranging interests. In philosophy, he defended a range of materialist, nominalist, and empiricist views against Cartesian and Aristotelian alternatives. What did Hobbes consider the three main […]
How did Plessy vs Ferguson impact Jim Crow laws?
How did Plessy vs Ferguson impact Jim Crow laws? The U.S. Supreme Court changes history on May 18, 1896! The Court’s “separate but equal” decision in Plessy v. Ferguson on that date upheld state-imposed Jim Crow laws. It became the legal basis for racial segregation in the United States for the next fifty years. How […]
In which type of government does a single person hold all power?
In which type of government does a single person hold all power? Dictatorship Power What is a self appointed ruler? A self-appointed leader or ruler has taken the position of leader or ruler without anyone else asking them or choosing them to have it. What is a type of government called in which the power […]
What was the purpose of the Voting Rights Act?
What was the purpose of the Voting Rights Act? It outlawed the discriminatory voting practices adopted in many southern states after the Civil War, including literacy tests as a prerequisite to voting. This “act to enforce the fifteenth amendment to the Constitution” was signed into law 95 years after the amendment was ratified. What did […]
What is the main difference between lease options and lease purchase agreements?
What is the main difference between lease options and lease purchase agreements? 3 of 10 – What is the main difference between lease options and lease purchase agreements? In a lease option, the sale of the premises is secondary to the rental arrangement. In a purchase agreement, the rental arrangement is most important. Is a […]
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What was the purpose of the mandate system of the League of Nations for territories formerly part of the central powers?
What was the purpose of the mandate system of the League of Nations for territories formerly part of the central powers? Mandate, an authorization granted by the League of Nations to a member nation to govern a former German or Turkish colony. The territory was called a mandated territory, or mandate. did you know? The […]
How did the Islamic caliphates gain consolidate and maintain power?
How did the Islamic caliphates gain consolidate and maintain power? After over one hundred years of rapid growth, the Islamic caliphates ruled by the Umayyad Dynasty (661-750) and the Abbasid Dynasty (750-1258) consolidated and maintained Muslim power by organizing their governments and creating long-lasting political institutions. How did Islamic caliphates gain power? Islam spread through […]
What are some events during which live music is used in a patriotic way?
What are some events during which live music is used in a patriotic way? Patriotic music first appeared in America during the Revolutionary War. Then followed the War of 1812, American Civil War, Spanish American War and the two World Wars. All of these wars contributed to a musical history of the American Republic. What […]
What is fourth generation?
What is fourth generation? The period of fourth generation was from 1971-1980. Computers of fourth generation used Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits. VLSI circuits having about 5000 transistors and other circuit elements with their associated circuits on a single chip made it possible to have microcomputers of fourth generation. Are 5th cousins blood related? […]