Why were 13 colonies upset with British rule? They had to pay high taxes to the king. They felt that they were paying taxes to a government where they had no representation. They were also angry because the colonists were forced to let British soldiers sleep and eat in their homes. The 13 original states. […]
Which body must approve all treaties?
Which body must approve all treaties? The Constitution gives the Senate the power to approve, by a two-thirds vote, treaties negotiated by the executive branch. Which branch has the power to approve treaties with other nations? The Constitution gives to the Senate the sole power to approve, by a two-thirds vote, treaties negotiated by the […]
What will the US population be in 2025?
What will the US population be in 2025? 347.34 What is the expected world population in 2030? 8,548,487,371 What Year Will there be 8 billion humans? The shaded regions correspond to range of projections by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs; for example, it estimates that the world population will reach 8 […]
What were the sturdy vehicles with white tops used to move west called?
What were the sturdy vehicles with white tops used to move west called? Prairie schooner, 19th-century covered wagon popularly used by emigrants traveling to the American West. What type of vehicle did the pioneers use to carry their belongings? wagons Which formerly enslaved African helped drive the British and Spanish from Santo Domingo? Toussaint-Louverture Which […]
What effects did technology affect the civil war?
What effects did technology affect the civil war? The Civil War was a time of great social and political upheaval. It was also a time of great technological change. Inventors and military men devised new types of weapons, such as the repeating rifle and the submarine, that forever changed the way that wars were fought. […]
How is GDP related to economic growth?
How is GDP related to economic growth? Economic growth can be defined as the increase in the inflation-adjusted market value of the goods and services produced by an economy over time. Since economic growth is measured as the annual percent change of gross domestic product (GDP), it has all the advantages and drawbacks of that […]
Which branch of government is responsible for making and passing laws?
Which branch of government is responsible for making and passing laws? Congress What are the roles of the 3 branches of government? How the U.S. Government Is Organized Legislative—Makes laws (Congress, comprised of the House of Representatives and Senate) Executive—Carries out laws (president, vice president, Cabinet, most federal agencies) Judicial—Evaluates laws (Supreme Court and other […]
How do the ancient Africans view fate?
How do the ancient Africans view fate? As we recall, Africans believe that the destiny of the individual and the community are interdependent, interconnected, and intertwined. Africans also believe in a universe that is in process of formation and transformation, and therefore life means being involved in a process of becoming, together. What are the […]
What made World War 1 different?
What influenced Judaism?
What influenced Judaism? According to Jewish beliefs, they had a special covenant—agreement— with their God. Some historians have argued that Jewish monotheism was influenced by Zoroastrianism—a faith the Jews would have encountered during the Babylonian Exile and in their broader interactions with other Near Eastern peoples. How did Judaism influence Western civilization? Judaism has played […]