Why did Tecumseh form an alliance with the British? Summer 1812: British General Isaac Brock and Shawnee Leader Tecumseh form an alliance. He met with native warriors, including Tecumseh, to negotiate an alliance to fight against the Americans. The success of their meeting would determine the future of Upper Canada. Why did Tecumseh form an […]
Which house of Congress is favored by larger states?
Which house of Congress is favored by larger states? Senate because they have equal power compared to larger states. Which house would have been favored by the larger more populous states? What is the purpose of impeachment? Why was impeachment made part of the Constitution? Which house of Congress is more prestigious? The Senate is […]
Which ocean is in the middle of the east coast of North America and the west coast of Africa?
Which ocean is in the middle of the east coast of North America and the west coast of Africa? Atlantic Ocean Why is it called the Atlantic Ocean? The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest ocean, covering approximately one-fifth of the Earth’s surface. The ocean’s name, derived from Greek mythology, means the “Sea of Atlas.” The […]
What was in the Marshall Plan?
What was in the Marshall Plan? The Marshall Plan (officially the European Recovery Program, ERP) was an American initiative passed in 1948 for foreign aid to Western Europe. The goals of it the United States were to rebuild war-torn regions, remove trade barriers, modernize industry, improve European prosperity, and prevent the spread of communism. What […]
What determines if a synapse is excitatory or inhibitory?
What determines if a synapse is excitatory or inhibitory? The BOTTOM LINE IS: the neurotransmitter in a synapse will be excitatory (or inhibitory) if it is released from a presynaptic neuron that produces an excitatory (inhibitory) neurotransmitter, i.e. a transmitter that excites (inhibits) the receiving neuron. What determines whether a postsynaptic potential will be either […]
What does the phrase ethnic cleansing mean?
What does the phrase ethnic cleansing mean? rendering an area ethnically homogeneous by using force or intimidation to remove persons of given groups from the area.” In its final report S/1994/674, the same Commission described ethnic cleansing as “… a purposeful policy designed by one ethnic or religious group to remove by violent and terror-inspiring […]
How can I avoid disorientation confusion on a dive?
How can I avoid disorientation confusion on a dive? How can you avoid vertigo disorientation (confusion) on a dive in either low visibility or very cold water? Descend (go down) and ascend (go up) along the bottom or by using a reference line. You just studied 13 terms! What do I do after open water […]
How do humans affect the Mississippi River?
How do humans affect the Mississippi River? Within recent years, human induced climate change has been affecting the river. This not only affects the wildlife, but the humans living near the river as well. As people creep closer to the river’s edge and make more demands on the river, the increasing flood and drought cycles […]
What does the 25th Amendment mean in simple terms?
What does the 25th Amendment mean in simple terms? The Twenty-fifth Amendment (Amendment XXV) to the United States Constitution says that if the President becomes unable to do his job, the Vice President becomes the President (Section 1) or Acting President (Sections 3 or 4). Who becomes president if both the president and vice president […]
What role did religion play in the early colonization of America?
What role did religion play in the early colonization of America? Religion was the key to the founding of a number of the colonies. Many were founded on the principal of religious liberty. The New England colonies were founded to provide a place for the Puritans to practice their religious beliefs. The Puritans did not […]