What is a filibuster and how does it affect a bill? The most common form of filibuster occurs when one or more senators attempt to delay or block a vote on a bill by extending debate on the measure. The ability to block a measure through extended debate was a side effect of an 1806 […]
What was a gulag What was the purpose of gulags?
What was a gulag What was the purpose of gulags? The Gulag was a system of Soviet labour camps and accompanying detention and transit camps and prisons. From the 1920s to the mid-1950s it housed political prisoners and criminals of the Soviet Union. At its height, the Gulag imprisoned millions of people. How did the […]
What is the meaning of anecdotal?
What is the meaning of anecdotal? 1 : based on or consisting of reports or observations of usually unscientific observers anecdotal evidence health benefits that may be more anecdotal than factual. What is anecdotal example? For example, if a group of coworkers are discussing pets, and one coworker tells a story about how her cat […]
When was the Milky Way first discovered?
When was the Milky Way first discovered? 1610 Who discovered the first galaxy outside of the Milky Way? Astronomer Edwin Hubble Does the Milky Way have a sister galaxy? M32p is a hypothesized former galaxy that was incorporated into the Andromeda Galaxy. It was a sister galaxy to the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies, previously […]
Why should broken glassware not be discarded in regular garbage or recycling containers?
Why should broken glassware not be discarded in regular garbage or recycling containers? Broken glassware could still contain chemicals that need to be disposed of properly. Why is it important that damaged glassware not be used? Broken Lab Glassware Injuries When you work with glassware, it is important to wear all required PPE. Catching glass […]
How did Jackson win the election of 1832?
How did Jackson win the election of 1832? Incumbent president Andrew Jackson, candidate of the Democratic Party, defeated Henry Clay, candidate of the National Republican Party. Jackson won re-nomination with no opposition, and the 1832 Democratic National Convention replaced Vice President John C. Calhoun with Martin Van Buren. What major event happened in 1832? United […]
What is a scientific inquiry question?
What is a scientific inquiry question? Scientific questions focus only on events in the natural world (and not the spiritual world, for example). The questions are about objects, organisms, and patterns and they are questions that can be answered through empirical1 investigations that allow data to drive the explanations. What are good inquiry questions? What […]
What are Web based collaboration tools?
What are Web based collaboration tools? Online collaboration tools are web-based applications that offer basic services such as instant messaging for groups, mechanisms for file sharing and collaborative search engines (CSE) to find information distributed within the system of the organization, community or team. Is an example of a collaboration management tool? Examples of collaboration […]
What does the Declaration of Independence say about American values?
What does the Declaration of Independence say about American values? The Declaration of Independence. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. These are the American values defined […]
How did the Korean War affect North and South Korea?
How did the Korean War affect North and South Korea? Korean civilian casualties – dead, wounded and missing – totalled between three and four million during the three years of war (1950-1953). The war was disastrous for all of Korea, destroying most of its industry. North Korea fell into poverty and could not keep up […]