What Indian tribe helped the Pilgrims? Wampanoag Why did natives help the pilgrims? Native Americans helped Pilgrims by teaching the Pilgrims how to plant corn, where to fish and where to hunt beaver. What Indian helped the Plymouth Colony survive? By the fall of 1621, the members of Plymouth Colony had gained much knowledge about […]
How is the oceanic and continental crust different from each other?
How is the oceanic and continental crust different from each other? The crust is the outer layer of the Earth. Continental crust is typically 30-50 km thick, whilst oceanic crust is only 5-10 km thick. Oceanic crust is denser, can be subducted and is constantly being destroyed and replaced at plate boundaries. How can a […]
How did the War of 1812 contribute to the rise of Andrew Jackson?
How did the War of 1812 contribute to the rise of Andrew Jackson? During the War of 1812 General Andrew Jackson led his troops through enemy territory to victory in several tide-turning battles. In doing so, he greatly aided our nation’s victory in the war. This led to the procurement of millions of acres in […]
What does the statue symbolize in Pygmalion?
What does the statue symbolize in Pygmalion? The Roman poet Ovid, in his Metamorphoses, Book X, relates that Pygmalion, a sculptor, makes an ivory statue representing his ideal of womanhood and then falls in love with his own creation, which he names Galatea; the goddess Venus brings the statue to life in answer to his […]
Who puts US paper currency in circulation?
Who puts US paper currency in circulation? Paper Money American paper currency come in seven denominations: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) manufactures paper money. Where is US paper money printed? The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, located in Washington D.C., and Fort Worth, Texas, prints […]
What were the New Deal programs and what did they do?
What were the New Deal programs and what did they do? The programs focused on what historians refer to as the “3 R’s”: relief for the unemployed and poor, recovery of the economy back to normal levels, and reform of the financial system to prevent a repeat depression. How did the New Deal assist farmers? […]
How do social factors affect economic systems?
How do social factors affect economic systems? Social and economic factors, such as income, education, employment, community safety, and social supports can significantly affect how well and how long we live. These factors affect our ability to make healthy choices, afford medical care and housing, manage stress, and more. What are social political and economic […]
What was the poverty rate in 2010?
What was the poverty rate in 2010? 15.1 percent What percentage of people in poverty are single mothers? Poverty rate of families with a single mother 2019 17.1% 2018 19.7% 2017 19.8% 2016 21.1% What percentage of single parent families headed by women are officially poor? 34% What percent of single parent families are in […]
When a population grows in proportion to its current size?
When a population grows in proportion to its current size? When a population’s size increases at a rate proportional to its current size–in other words, the bigger population, the faster it grows– the growth is called exponential growth. You just studied 18 terms! What causes populations to grow and get larger? Population growth rate is […]
Which factors play a role in creating ocean waves?
Which factors play a role in creating ocean waves? The factors that play a role in creating ocean waves are the wind speed, direction, duration, and fetch. Ocean waves are usually produced by the wind that moves its energy to the water. What is the role of wind in creating waves? Wind-driven waves, or surface […]