What is the primary contributor to vulnerability? Clearly, poverty is a major contributor to vulnerability. Poor people are more likely to live and work in areas exposed to potential hazards, while they are less likely to have the resources to cope when a disaster strikes. In richer countries, people usually have a greater capacity to […]
What are the characteristics of ascribed status?
What are the characteristics of ascribed status? Ascribed characteristics, as used in the social sciences, refers to properties of an individual attained at birth, by inheritance, or through the aging process. The individual has very little, if any, control over these characteristics. Typical examples include race, ethnicity, gender, caste, height, and appearance. What is an […]
What was the year 1776 like for the Continental Army?
What was the year 1776 like for the Continental Army? In general, what was the year 1776 like for the Continental Army? The Continental was defeated many times in 1776. They were starving, and they were longing to go home. They thought the war would only last a few months. What defeats did the Continental […]
What cities are at 45 degrees north latitude?
What cities are at 45 degrees north latitude? Only four states lie entirely north of the 45th parallel: Alaska, Washington, Montana (almost), and North Dakota. The biggest cities are Seattle and Portland. The parallel divides the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Where is the 45th parallel in the United States? New Hampshire Where is 45 degrees longitude? […]
Which two European nations gained new North American territory?
Which two European nations gained new North American territory? (a) The Treaty of Paris, 1763; (b) France lost all territory in North American including Canada and Louisiana, Britain gained Canada, Florida, and all lands east of the Mississippi River, and Spain gained Louisiana. What two nations fought over territory during the French and Indian War? […]
What caused the end of feudalism?
What caused the end of feudalism? In this lesson you learned about the decline of feudalism in Europe in the 12th to 15th centuries. The major causes of this decline included political changes in England, disease, and wars. Cultural Interaction The culture of feudalism, which centered on noble knights and castles, declined in this period. […]
Why did the Continental Army find it difficult to recruit and retain soldiers?
Why did the Continental Army find it difficult to recruit and retain soldiers? The Continental Army found it difficult to recruit and retain soldiers because it required a longer length of service and enforced greater discipline than local militias. The length of service required was much longer than in local militias. Why did the Continental […]
What side was the US on in ww1?
What side was the US on in ww1? Under President Woodrow Wilson, the United States remained neutral until 1917 and then entered the war on the side of the Allied powers (the United Kingdom, France, and Russia). Was the US an ally in ww1? On April 6, 1917, the U.S. joined its allies–Britain, France, and […]
What led to the Nanking Massacre?
What led to the Nanking Massacre? Following a bloody victory in Shanghai during the Sino-Japanese War, the Japanese turned their attention towards Nanking. Fearful of losing them in battle, Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-Shek ordered the removal of nearly all official Chinese troops from the city, leaving it defended by untrained auxiliary troops. How did the […]
How does mythology affect society?
How does mythology affect society? Another huge role that mythology played a part in was the explanation of how the earth and all its people were created and why. This formed the structure for many societies as they could attain some kind of understanding as to what was happening in the world around them. In […]