Why did the British burn down the Capitol Building? On August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812 between the United States and England, British troops enter Washington, D.C. and burn the White House in retaliation for the American attack on the city of York in Ontario, Canada, in June 1813. What buildings did the […]
What happens to the rate of economic growth when the government runs a budget deficit in a closed economy?
What happens to the rate of economic growth when the government runs a budget deficit in a closed economy? When the government runs a budget deficit, it is spending more than it is taking in. In this way, national savings decreases. When national savings decreases, investment–the primary store of national savings–also decreases. Lower investment leads […]
What is the main purpose of the legal system?
What did Norman Triplett study?
What did Norman Triplett study? Norman Triplett (1861-1931) was a psychologist at Indiana University. In 1898, he wrote what is now recognized to be first published study in the field of social psychology. Triplett noticed that cyclists tend to have faster times when riding in the presence of other cyclists than when riding alone. What […]
What instructions does Athena give Telemachus?
What instructions does Athena give Telemachus? Terms in this set (8) List the instructions Athena gives Telemachus to help him return safely home: She also warns him of the ambush that they have set and explains how to avoid it. Finally, she instructs him to head first for the home of the swineherd Eumaeus, who […]
Which stage of cognitive development does an individual begin thinking about ethics justice and principles?
Which stage of cognitive development does an individual begin thinking about ethics justice and principles? Jean Piaget was the one who developed the stages of cognitive development. According to him, the stage of cognitive development wherein an individual starts thinking about ethics, justice, and principles is FORMAL OPERATIONAL STAGE. At what level and stage would […]
What did Herodotus write about in regards to the ancient Egyptians and the Nile River?
What did Herodotus write about in regards to the ancient Egyptians and the Nile River? The famous Greek historian Herodotus summarized the importance of the river to the Egyptians by saying “Egypt is the gift of the Nile”. Why did Herodotus name Kemet the gift of the Nile? Herodotus, a Greek historian, nicknamed the region […]
What is an Obtunded patient?
What is an Obtunded patient? Obtundation is a state similar to lethargy in which the patient has a lessened interest in the environment, slowed responses to stimulation, and tends to sleep more than normal with drowsiness in between sleep states. What is the difference between lethargic and Obtunded? A mildly depressed level of consciousness or […]
Which of the following plants reproduce spores?
Which of the following plants reproduce spores? Ferns, mosses, liverworts and green algae are all plants that have spores. What kind of plants reproduce from seeds? Most plants grow from seeds. These seed plants fall into two groups, angiosperms and gymnosperms. Angiosperms are the flowering plants. Their seeds develop inside a female reproductive part of […]
How did the Columbian Exchange affect interaction between Europe and natives?
How did the Columbian Exchange affect interaction between Europe and natives? The Columbian Exchange affected the interactions between Europeans and Natives by forcing labor and spreading disease to the Native Americans. The Europeans’ trade markets grew and expanded overseas. Both gained crops as well. How was Europe affected by the Columbian Exchange? The Columbian Exchange […]