What were the effects of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan? In the brutal nine-year conflict, an estimated one million civilians were killed, as well as 90,000 Mujahideen fighters and 18,000 Afghan troops. The country was left in ruins. Several million Afghans had either fled to Pakistan for refuge or had become internal refugees. What were […]
What were the principles governing the colony of Georgia in 1732?
What were the principles governing the colony of Georgia in 1732? The colonists were entitled to all the rights of Englishmen, yet there was no provision for the essential right of local government. Religious liberty was guaranteed, except for Roman Catholicism and Judaism. A group of Jews landed in Georgia without explicit permission in 1733 […]
Why was the Battle of Manila important?
Why was the Battle of Manila important? Battle of Manila Bay, (May 1, 1898), defeat of the Spanish Pacific fleet by the U.S. Navy, resulting in the fall of the Philippines and contributing to the final U.S. victory in the Spanish-American War. Why did the US attack the Philippines during the Spanish-American War? On April […]
What factors impact subjective well-being in older adulthood?
What factors impact subjective well-being in older adulthood? Results: life satisfaction was associated with increased age; being male; participation in social organizations; being married or living as a couple; having higher education level; higher income; good perceived health status and better health care. Does well-being increase with age? The change in evaluative well-being is more […]
Can you reverse effects of bulimia?
Can you reverse effects of bulimia? Treatment Options With appropriate treatment, those struggling with bulimia nervosa will be able to reverse most of the physical symptoms and lead a normal, healthy life. Unfortunately, dental issues including tooth decay, breakage and discoloring may not be reversible and may require medical intervention. What happens to your body […]
What were the first words Thomas Edison spoke into the phonograph?
What were the first words Thomas Edison spoke into the phonograph? Mary had a little lamb What is Thomas Edison’s nickname after the invention of the phonograph? the wizard of Menlo Park Which nursery rhyme was the first gramophone recording? What did Thomas Edison say? Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed […]
Did the South have railroads during the Civil War?
Did the South have railroads during the Civil War? The Civil War is the first war in which railroads were a major factor. The great rail centers in the South were Chattanooga, Atlanta, and most important, Richmond. Very little track had yet been laid west of the Mississippi. How did railroads impact the South after […]
Where did the Akkadians migrate from explain how Sargon became an emperor and whom he left in charge of each of the conquered cities?
Where did the Akkadians migrate from explain how Sargon became an emperor and whom he left in charge of each of the conquered cities? The Akkadians migrate from Arabia. He became emperor by defeating each city-state in Sumer. He left governors for each city state. Where did the Akkadians come from? The first Empire to […]
What is residual parent material?
What is residual parent material? Parent materials that are predominantly composed of consolidated rock are termed residual parent material. The consolidated rocks consist of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock, etc. How would you describe parent material? Parent material is the geologic material from which soil horizons form. There are seven variations of parent material. Weathered […]
What was the main difference between the Mercury Gemini and Apollo space capsules?
What was the main difference between the Mercury Gemini and Apollo space capsules? Another key feature developed were techniques of rendezvous and docking with two orbiting spacecraft. The Apollo capsules were larger and more complex then the Mercury and Gemini. The capsules were designed to carry three astronauts and land humans on the moon and […]