Why was there a blockade on the Boston Harbor?

Why was there a blockade on the Boston Harbor? The act authorized the Royal Navy to blockade Boston Harbor because “the commerce of his Majesty’s subjects cannot be safely carried on there.”1 The blockade commenced on June 1, 1774, effectively closing Boston’s port to commercial traffic. Additionally, it forbade any exports to foreign ports or […]

Why is Germany good for business?

Why is Germany good for business? Significant spending power, an innovative climate, its location at the heart of a dense transport network in the centre of Europe and highly skilled workers – all of these are benefits offered by Germany as a business location. Is the German economy stronger than the UK? Right now, Germany […]

What were the characteristics of a feudal society?

What were the characteristics of a feudal society? As defined by scholars in the 17th century, the medieval “feudal system” was characterized by the absence of public authority and the exercise by local lords of administrative and judicial functions formerly (and later) performed by centralized governments; general disorder and endemic conflict; and the prevalence of […]

What was the significance of Burwell v Hobby Lobby?

What was the significance of Burwell v Hobby Lobby? In the 2014 case Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, the US Supreme Court ruled that the contraceptive mandate promulgated under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act violated privately held, for-profit corporations’ right to religious freedom. What was the controversy with Hobby Lobby? On June 30, 2014, […]

What is wrong with the jury system?

What is wrong with the jury system? Juries are biased. Juries disregard the judge’s instructions or the law itself when reaching a verdict. Juries know too much about a case from media publicity to be able to render a fair judgment, or juries know too little and are unable to comprehend the issues in complex […]

What do core knowledge theorists believe?

What do core knowledge theorists believe? Core knowledge is a psychological theory that addresses age-old questions of what capacities are present from birth (therefore a product of evolution) and what capacities are acquired through experience. Who are the child development theorists? Contents Theoretical approach Theorist Psychodynamic Sigmund Freud Psychosocial Jean Piaget Lev Vygotsky Cognitive Erik […]

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