Category: Social studies

What is an example of foreshadowing in a tale of two cities? Prominent examples of foreshadowing include the broken wine cask at Defarge’s shop, foreshadowing the streets running red with blood from the Revolution. Another is Darnay’s resemble to Carton getting him off at his trial in London, foreshadowing Carton taking Darnay’s place at the […]

What are the largest diamonds in the world? At present, the largest diamond ever recorded is the 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond, found in South Africa in 1905. The Cullinan was subsequently cut into smaller stones, some of which form part of British royal family’s crown jewels. How much is a 530 carat diamond worth? The Cullinan […]

What is meant by display advertising? A display ad, also known as a banner ad, is a form of online paid advertising that is typically a designed image or a photo and copy. Ads can then be used to advertise exactly what that user placed in his or her cart to get them to complete […]

Can you drink running creek water? Most people who drink creek water suffer no long term effects, but for some people, infection could prove deadly. People with compromised immune systems, such as those on chemotherapy and other immunosuppressant drugs, do not have the luxury of taking a chance on drinking untreated water. Is it safe […]

How many electoral votes did James Monroe get in 1820? 1820 United States presidential election Nominee James Monroe Party Democratic-Republican Home state Virginia Running mate Daniel D. Tompkins Electoral vote 231 What were the results of the election of 1816? It was held from November 1 to December 4, 1816. In the first election following […]

How far is Cuba from Jamaica by plane? The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Cuba and Jamaica is 381 km= 237 miles. If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from Cuba to Jamaica, It takes 0.42 hours to arrive. Is there a flight from Jamaica to Cuba? […]

How bad is a quarter pounder with cheese? According to McDonald’s website, a Quarter Pounder with Cheese has 530 calories, 27 grams of fat (13 of which are saturated fat), and 1,090 milligrams of sodium. “And on top of that, the burger has 46% of the sodium you should eat in a day.” What is […]

Did the Korean War spread communism? The Korean War seemed to confirm the view of a worldwide communist conspiracy and ensured that the Cold War spread to Asia. The temporary division of Korea along the 38th parallel was a success for the policy of containment, as communism did not spread into South Korea. How was […]

How can I get a apartment with bad credit and no cosigner? How To Get An Apartment With Bad Credit And No Cosigner Offer the property owner a higher security deposit. Rent from an individual owner rather than a company. Provide recommendations from previous landlords. Bring along statements of good character from friends and employers. […]

When was the first time Congress borrowed from Social Security? 1981 What did Bush do for Social Security? February 2005 – Republican President George W. Bush outlined a major initiative to reform Social Security which included partial privatization of the system, personal Social Security accounts, and options to permit Americans to divert a portion of […]