What aspect of the experience of being a student does Sedaris count on as a common ground between himself and his readers? What aspect of the experience of being a student does Sedaris count on as common ground between himself and his readers? Sedaris counts on the aspect of students being thinking they have to […]
What are the eras of adulthood for male development?
What are the eras of adulthood for male development? Levinson identified three main eras of adult male development — early, middle, and late adulthood. Each era begins with a transitional period followed by alternating stable and transitional periods. What are the three basic areas of adulthood? Adulthood begins around 20 years old and has three […]
Who were the Aztecs at war with?
Who were the Aztecs at war with? Battle of Tenochtitlán, (May 22–August 13, 1521), military engagement between the Aztecs and a coalition of Spanish and indigenous combatants. Spanish conquistadores commanded by Hernán Cortés allied with local tribes to conquer the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlán. How did the Aztecs treat their enemies during war? The […]
Which primary prevention modality aims to prevent the disease before it starts?
Which primary prevention modality aims to prevent the disease before it starts? Primordial Prevention: Because primordial prevention is the earliest prevention modality, it is often aimed at children to decrease as much risk exposure as possible. Primordial prevention targets the underlying stage of natural disease by targeting the underlying social conditions that promote disease onset. […]
How did Kenya gain independence from Great Britain?
How did Kenya gain independence from Great Britain? Kenya gained its independence from Britain with Jomo Kenyatta as the country’s first Prime Minister. The Union Jack was replaced by the black, red and green flag of the new nation. In 1953, Kenyatta was charged with leading the Mau Mau rebellion and sentenced to seven years […]
Why is the Middle East considered a region?
Why is the Middle East considered a region? The Middle East is a geographical region that has been of great importance in history since ancient times. Strategically located, it is a natural land bridge connecting the continents of Asia, Africa, and Europe. An earlier term, the Near East, was at one time in common use. […]
How did globalization affect the American economy?
How did globalization affect the American economy? Globalisation helped to lift a billion people from extreme poverty and improved the lives of billions more. The United States also gained an estimated 11%–19% of its annual GDP. Yet many Americans are concerned about the fairness of these gains. How has globalization benefited America? Globalization allows many […]
When and why were the wolves removed from Yellowstone?
When and why were the wolves removed from Yellowstone? Two decades ago, Yellowstone National Park was the victim of defoliation, erosion and an unbalanced ecosystem. But in 1995, everything changed. That was the year wolves were reintroduced to the park. Before then, government predator control programs had all but eliminated the gray wolf from America’s […]
How has the standard of living changed?
How has the standard of living changed? Changing over the past. In colonial America, the standard of living was high by 18th century standards. From the 1930s up until 1980, the average American after-tax income adjusted for inflation tripled, which translated into higher living standards for the American population. How does standard of living affect […]
What happened to Louis when he was young that made him fearful of the power of the nobility?
What happened to Louis when he was young that made him fearful of the power of the nobility? When Louis XIV was growing up Cardinal Mazzarin, who ruled during Louis’s childhood, crushed an uprising by the nobles who were alarmed by the growing power of the monarchy. He required the nobility to live at Versailles […]