What contributed to the rapid industrialization of the US during the 19th century? The availability of land and literate labor, the absence of a landed aristocracy, the prestige of entrepreneurship, the diversity of climate and large easily accessed upscale and literate markets all contributed to America’s rapid industrialization. How did the Industrial Revolution change American […]
Why do you think most new businesses are sole proprietorships and partnerships?
Why do you think most new businesses are sole proprietorships and partnerships? In addition to how easy they are to form, sole proprietorships have other benefits compared to other business structures. They are inexpensive to set up. Taxes are relatively easy to file for a sole proprietor. Your business income is added to your personal […]
Why does the United States have a free enterprise system?
Why does the United States have a free enterprise system? In the U.S. economic system, people’s right to buy and sell private property is guaranteed by law. In the free enterprise system, business firms try hard to keep costs down and increase their income from sales. The better they succeed at this, the higher are […]
What is a single layer of sedimentary rock called?
What is a single layer of sedimentary rock called? bed. A single layer of sediment or sedimentary rock with a recognizable top and bottom. cementation. How sedimentary rocks are normally laid down in order one on the top of another? Sedimentary rocks are laid down in layers called beds or strata. Beds form by the […]
What is the difference in how sociologists and anthropologists study culture?
What is the difference in how sociologists and anthropologists study culture? Sociology and Anthropology are social science disciplines that focus on studying the behavior of humans within their societies. The key difference between the two social sciences is that sociology concentrates on society while anthropology focuses on culture. What are the differences between sociology and […]
How big is an Aussie Rules football field?
How big is an Aussie Rules football field? 165m x 135m How big is a footy field? FIFA recommendations for field dimensions in professional football are 105 metres in length and 68 metres in width. Clubs are encouraged where possible to mark their fields in accordance with this standard. What are the rules of Aussie […]
What was the major weakness of the United Nations?
What was the major weakness of the United Nations? The main weakness of the United Nations is the lack of its own army. Initially, a military unit was planned to be added to the Security Council in order to tackle problems more efficiently, however, the idea remained on paper only (Villani par. What are some […]
What was considered heresy during the Spanish Inquisition?
What was considered heresy during the Spanish Inquisition? Conversos. In the late 15th Century, King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella of Spain believed corruption in the Spanish Catholic Church was caused by Jews who, to survive centuries of anti-Semitism, converted to Christianity. Known as Conversos, they were viewed with suspicion by old powerful Christian families. […]
What does it mean when Winston says Do it to Julia?
What the constitution says about federalism?
What the constitution says about federalism? Powers are vested in Congress, in the President, and the federal courts by the United States Constitution. It is based on the principle of federalism, where power is shared between the federal government and state governments. The powers of the federal government have generally expanded greatly since the Civil […]