What energy is the ability to do work and cause change? Kinetic energy What is the ability to cause a change? Energy is the ability to cause change. (When a change occurs, it means energy made it happen!) POTENTIAL ENERGY. This energy is stored energy that has the potential to cause change. What is the […]
Which statement about the relationship between Enlightenment philosophers and philosophy of Robert Filmer is true?
Which statement about the relationship between Enlightenment philosophers and philosophy of Robert Filmer is true? The answer is “C. Enlightenment philosophers advocated government systems that protected the natural rights of man, whereas Filmer argued that people would be lost without the paternal monarch.” The Enlightenment was a philosophical movement that overwhelmed the universe of thoughts […]
What are our positive abstractions that capture our sense of good or desirable?
What are our positive abstractions that capture our sense of good or desirable? Values are positive abstractions that capture one’s sense of what is good and desirable. Are positive abstractions that capture our sense of what is good or desirable we derive our ethics from them and they represent our understanding of the purposes we […]
Do Libertarians believe in laissez faire capitalism?
Do Libertarians believe in laissez faire capitalism? In the mid-20th century, right-libertarian proponents of anarcho-capitalism and minarchism co-opted the term libertarian to advocate laissez-faire capitalism and strong private property rights such as in land, infrastructure and natural resources. Do libertarians support laissez faire? Right-libertarians are economic liberals of either the Austrian School (majority) or the […]
Why did Mikhail Gorbachev resign?
Why did Mikhail Gorbachev resign? Although committed to preserving the Soviet state and to its socialist ideals, Gorbachev believed significant reform was necessary, particularly after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. In the wake of this, the Soviet Union dissolved against Gorbachev’s wishes and he resigned. How was Mikhail Gorbachev different from previous Soviet leaders? How was […]
What lines separate one way traffic or outline the edge of roads?
What lines separate one way traffic or outline the edge of roads? Edge lines are used to outline and separate the outside edge of the pavement from the shoulder. Right edge lines are marked with a solid white line and left edge lines are marked with a solid yellow line. What separates traffic going both […]
What are the major theoretical perspectives in sociology?
What are the major theoretical perspectives in sociology? Sociology includes three major theoretical perspectives: the functionalist perspective, the conflict perspective, and the symbolic interactionist perspective (sometimes called the interactionist perspective, or simply the micro view). Who are the founders of the three sociological theoretical perspective? Major sociological theorists or contributors to this theoretical approach include: […]
What were some important social changes of the early 1800s?
What were some important social changes of the early 1800s? Key movements of the time fought for women’s suffrage, limits on child labor, abolition, temperance, and prison reform. How had America’s economy and society changed between 1800 and 1860? The construction of paved roads, new canals, and railroads allowed, or forced, more Americans into the […]
How did the arrival of the conquistadors impact the natives?
How did the arrival of the conquistadors impact the natives? As the English, French, and Spanish explorers came to North America, they brought tremendous changes to American Indian tribes. Diseases such as smallpox, influenza, measles, and even chicken pox proved deadly to American Indians. Europeans were used to these diseases, but Indian people had no […]
How do you teach students from different cultural backgrounds?
How do you teach students from different cultural backgrounds? Cultural Diversity in the Classroom Learn about your own culture. Learn about your students’ culture. Understand your students’ linguistic traits. Use this knowledge to inform your teaching. Use multicultural books and materials to foster cross-cultural understanding. Know about your students’ home and school relationships. How does […]