Category: Sociology

What was happening when the Declaration of Independence was written? By issuing the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. The Declaration summarized the colonists’ motivations for seeking independence. What happened to the declaration of independence after it was […]

What is the current majority party in the House? With the Democrats holding a majority of seats and the Republicans holding a minority, the current leaders are Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Minority Whip Steve Scalise. Who is the House majority whip right now? Majority Leader: Hoyer […]

Is it possible for other colors to exist? The answer is, in all likelihood, no. Color is a perception. We can expand the wavelength range of the radiation that we can detect. Night vision goggles, for example, allow us to detect near infrared radiation, but do not provide a new color. What 3 colors make […]

Is the Freedom Ship being built? Construction of the Freedom Ship has been stalled because of several doubts arising about the workability of the vessel. Although various maritime experts are confident about the vessel’s success, the immense cost involved has also acted as a barrier for the vessel’s construction. How long would it take to […]

What political party was William Jennings Bryan? People’s Party What did William Jennings Bryan support? At the 1896 Democratic National Convention, Bryan delivered his “Cross of Gold speech” which attacked the gold standard and the eastern moneyed interests and crusaded for inflationary policies built around the expanded coinage of silver coins. What is the significance […]

What are the 4 types of financial institutions? The major categories of financial institutions include central banks, retail and commercial banks, internet banks, credit unions, savings, and loans associations, investment banks, investment companies, brokerage firms, insurance companies, and mortgage companies. What are the features of financial institutions? The financial institutions provide loans and advances to […]

What may high stakes testing influence? High-stakes testing means that there are important consequences for students and educators resulting from test performance and also, it appears, for local housing prices. For student, high-stakes tests might determine promotion between grades or graduation from high school. What concept is most associated with external or high stakes assessments? […]

When an amendment is proposed Who determines the method of ratification state conventions state legislatures the president Congress? Amendment proposed by Congress, Ratified by state legistlatures. Two-thirds of both the House and The Senate must pass the proposed amendment. Three fourths of state legislatures must ratify (approve by a majority vote) the amendment. Twenty-six of […]

What day is Disneyland least busy? It’s always a great time to visit Disney theme parks! However, when planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort, expect lower crowds from mid-September through mid-November (before the Thanksgiving break). Mid-January through mid-March is another time when potentially lower crowds are expected. Is Disneyland busy in November? With that […]

How was Florida involved in the Spanish-American War? In 1898 national attention focused on Florida as the Spanish-American War began. The port city of Tampa served as the primary staging area for U.S. troops bound for the war in Cuba. What was the role of Tampa during the Spanish-American War? During the brief Spanish-American War, […]