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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What happened to Native Americans after the arrival of Europeans in the New World?
What happened to Native Americans after the arrival of Europeans in the New World? Throughout the period of European colonisation, millions of Native Americans were killed, either in fighting or by outbreaks of European diseases to which their bodies had no immunity, such as smallpox. As more settlers arrived, more Native American land was taken, […]
What happened as a result of the Reconstruction Act of 1867?
What happened as a result of the Reconstruction Act of 1867? The Reconstruction Act of 1867 outlined the terms for readmission to representation of rebel states. The bill divided the former Confederate states, except for Tennessee, into five military districts. The act became law on March 2, 1867, after Congress overrode a presidential veto. Was […]
What led to the increase in urban population?
What led to the increase in urban population? The two causes of urbanisation are natural population increase and rural to urban migration. Urbanisation affects all sizes of settlements from small villages to towns to cities, leading up to the growth of mega-cities which have more than ten million people. What caused urbanization to occur so […]
What is the role of social media in the violation of human rights and give an example?
What is the role of social media in the violation of human rights and give an example? The exposing of social evils,casting couch and spreading social awareness like, about health, sanitation, education are the roles played by media. There are many ill practises going in our nation like child marriage,honour killing, female infanticide,rape,sexual abuse,home violence, […]
Why is the bureaucracy important?
Why is the bureaucracy important? Bureaucracy in Government and Business In government or large organizations, bureaucracy is indispensable in administering rules and regulations. A bureaucratic structure is designed to administer large-scale and systematic coordination between many people working at different levels to achieve a common goal. What model of bureaucracy is the United States? The […]