Category: Social studies

Why is Kaliningrad an exclave? The Fall of the USSR The fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 (making USSR now Russia), saw it and 13 other Soviet nations uncouple from the USSR and become Sovereign States. Lithuania’s newfound independence made Kaliningrad a Russian exclave that was no longer joined to Russia. Why is Kaliningrad […]

What are the goals when a government uses expansionary? The purpose of expansionary fiscal policy is to boost growth to a healthy economic level, which is needed during the contractionary phase of the business cycle. The government wants to reduce unemployment, increase consumer demand, and avoid a recession. What is likely to happen if a […]

Was Virginia a royal colony? On May 24, 1624, the Virginia Company’s charter was revoked by King James I due to overwhelming financial problems and politics, and Virginia became a royal colony, which it remained until the Revolutionary War. Was Virginia a royal or proprietary colony? Virginia, originally chartered under the Virginia Company, became a […]

How shortage and surplus affect the economy? A Market Surplus occurs when there is excess supply- that is quantity supplied is greater than quantity demanded. In this situation, some producers won’t be able to sell all their goods. A Market Shortage occurs when there is excess demand- that is quantity demanded is greater than quantity […]

What is the minimum population requirement in Texas for becoming a city? Incorporation is by special act of the State legislature; there is no minimum population requirement, except for home- rule cities, which require a minimum of 1,000 inhabitants. Incorporation is by special act of the State legislature; there is no minimum population requirement. Same […]

Is behavior intended to benefit others? Prosocial Behavior Definition Prosocial behavior is voluntary behavior intended to benefit another. Prosocial behavior that is not performed for material or social rewards (e.g., rewards, approval), but is based on concern for another or moral values, is usually labeled “altruism.” What are three behavior types? Three fundamental types of […]

What are differential associations and how do they produce delinquency? Differential Association Theory. Criminal behavior is learned through intimate interactions with others in a process of communication (verbal and nonverbal). This leaning includes reinforcement of behaviors as to the techniques, motives, drives, rationalizations and attitudes. Which theory suggested that criminal behavior occurs when social bonds […]

What happened to improve the relationship between the Jamestown colonists and the Powhatan? Powhatan was finally forced into a truce of sorts. Colonists captured Powhatan’s favorite daughter, Pocahontas, who soon married John Rolfe. Their marriage did help relations between Native Americans and colonists. Finally, the deaths of Powhatan and Pocahontas further hastened hostilities. What was […]

What is the congressional budget resolution? Budget resolution It sets out the congressional budget. The budget resolution establishes various budget totals, allocations, entitlements, and may include reconciliation instructions to designated House or Senate committees. What happens if Congress Cannot agree on a budget resolution? With no budget, Congress must pass a continuing resolution to fund […]

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 […]