How does memory affect history? A historical approach to the past recognises the complexity of events, whereas memory tends to simplify – shaping the past to fit within the jelly mould of a cultural script. I will return to the tension between ‘history’ and ‘memory’ shortly. Another theme raised in this collection is the idea […]
How many patents did Alexander Graham Bell have?
How many patents did Alexander Graham Bell have? 18 patents What did Alexander Graham Bell invent in 1876? the telephone Why Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone? Thomas A. Watson, one of Bell’s assistants, was trying to reactivate a telegraph transmitter. Hearing the sound, Bell believed that he could solve the problem of sending a […]
What is a nonequivalent control group design?
What is a nonequivalent control group design? Nonequivalent Control Group Design Study groups are randomly assigned to either receive the treatment or receive a control treatment. A second measure of the outcome is taken and compared to the baseline measure to see if the treatment had a significant effect in comparison to the control. What […]
Why is the Gupta empire important?
Why is the Gupta empire important? The Gupta Dynasty promoted Hinduism, but supported Buddhist and Jain cultures as well. Gupta Buddhist art influenced East and Southeast Asia as trade between regions increased. The Gupta Empire became an important cultural center and influenced nearby kingdoms and regions in Burma, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. What caused […]
What was the purpose of raising the legal drinking age to twenty one across all states?
What was the purpose of raising the legal drinking age to twenty one across all states? An Act to encourage a uniform minimum drinking age of 21; to combat drugged driving, improve law enforcement and provide incentives to the states to reduce drunk driving. What was the most frequently reported reason from children and adolescents […]
What was happening in Germany in the 1870s?
What was happening in Germany in the 1870s? In adjusting to the depression of the 1870s, Germany’s leaders chose to return to a regulated economy after a generation of increasingly free trade. The hallmark of the new age was concentration; Germany became the land of big industry, big agriculture, big banks, and big government. How […]
What are the benefits of the Clean Air Act?
What are the benefits of the Clean Air Act? Today, as in the past, the Clean Air Act continues to cut pollution and protect the health of American families and workers. Fewer premature deaths and illnesses means Americans experience longer lives, better quality of life, lower medical expenses, fewer school absences, and better worker productivity. […]
What are some reasons that someone would choose to use lossy compression?
What are some reasons that someone would choose to use lossy compression? Reasons why someone would choose to use lossy compression would be to not use so much space by taking out information that is not necessary, or wouldn’t be noticed by a human. You can lose some photo quality that a human eye won’t […]
What do you get when you eat beans?
What do you get when you eat beans? They are commonly eaten around the world and are a rich source of fiber and B vitamins. They are also a great replacement for meat as a source of vegetarian protein. Beans and legumes have a number of health benefits, including reducing cholesterol, decreasing blood sugar levels […]
Was the Civil War a war of northern aggression?
Was the Civil War a war of northern aggression? Yes, the war was mostly about slavery, and in that sense, it was not a mere war of Northern aggression. There seemed to be a just cause. However, it is far from clear that Lincoln’s ultimate motivation was the emancipation of slaves. What was the aftermath […]