Why did Germany colonize? In essence, Bismarck’s colonial motives were obscure as he had said repeatedly “… I am no man for colonies.” However, in 1884 he consented to the acquisition of colonies by the German Empire to protect trade, safeguard raw materials and export markets, and take opportunities for capital investment, among other reasons. […]
What did the Spanish give the Native Americans?
What did the Spanish give the Native Americans? The Spanish brought many plants and animals to the Americas. European livestock—cattle, pigs, and horses—all thrived in the Americas. Crops from the Eastern Hemisphere, such as grapes, onions, and wheat, also thrived in the Western Hemisphere. The Columbian Exchange benefited Europe, too. What effects did the Spanish […]
What dinosaur was the best mother?
What dinosaur was the best mother? Maiasaura Are dinosaurs good mothers? The oldest dinosaur eggs currently known to science are around 230 million years old, from the Late Triassic. But duck-billed Maiasaura, a name that means ‘good mother lizard’, is one of the best-known examples of parental behaviour. However, they are not the only example […]
Why is body image so important?
Why is body image so important? Body image is important because the way we see ourselves influences every aspect of our lives: our mental health, our physical health, how we take care of ourselves, how we interact with and relate to other people. A person with a healthy body image has an objective, undistorted view […]
What is a payroll withholding statement?
What is a payroll withholding statement? A payroll withholding statement is notification from an employer to an employee or tax office detailing the taxes that have been withheld from an employee’s pay. The term is most commonly associated with the W-2 form that summarizes withholdings from an individual employee during the year. What are the […]
What two bodies can propose an amendment to the Constitution?
What two bodies can propose an amendment to the Constitution? Amendments may be proposed either by the Congress with a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a convention of states called for by two-thirds of the state legislatures. What are the 2 ways to ratify an amendment? The […]
Which of the following was an outcome of the Seminole and Sauk resistance efforts?
Which of the following was an outcome of the Seminole and Sauk resistance efforts? Which of the following was an outcome of the Seminole and Sauk resistance efforts? The Seminoles refused to sign a removal treaty with the United States. The Sauk negotiated a lasting peace agreement with the United States. The United States decided […]
What is the relationship between Hinduism and Islam?
What is the relationship between Hinduism and Islam? Islam believes in unity of God and rejects idol worship while image or idol worship is the main tenet of Hinduism. But the fact that both Islam and Hinduism are based on divine revelation and in essence both worship the Supreme Being is generally ignored. What is […]
Which is most challenging for developing countries large aging populations economic and employment issues?
Which is most challenging for developing countries large aging populations economic and employment issues? The answer is “social and environmental issues”. What are the challenges faced by developing countries? Corruption, poverty, war, hunger, healthcare, education, safety. These are only a few of the problems faced by people in developing countries. Many of these problems are […]
Why did the Catholic Church support exploration?
Why did the Catholic Church support exploration? The Catholic Church during the Age of Discovery inaugurated a major effort to spread Christianity in the New World and to convert the indigenous peoples of the Americas and other indigenous people by any means necessary. Over time it was intended that a normal church structure would be […]