Who was involved in the Gibbons v Ogden case? In 1819 Ogden sued Thomas Gibbons, who was operating steamboats in the same waters without the authority of Fulton and Livingston. Ogden won in 1820 in the New York Court of Chancery. Gibbons appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, contending that he was protected by terms […]
Who really broke the color barrier in baseball?
Who really broke the color barrier in baseball? Jackie Robinson Who changed the game of baseball? 1. Jackie Robinson. When Jackie Robinson took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, that is when the game of baseball took off. Up until then, teams and players were talented but not giving everyone, regardless of race, […]
Why would a car cross the centerline?
Why would a car cross the centerline? Very often, when we hear of vehicles “crossing the center line” in traffic, the cause is distracted driving. This action is especially dangerous because it’s the catalyst for head-on collisions. What is the center line while driving? Solid yellow lines mark the center of a road used for […]
What is the spread of Hellenistic culture?
What is the spread of Hellenistic culture? First the Greeks (and others) spread their culture around the Mediterranean, then Alexander and the Hellenistic kingdoms spread trade and culture eastward to India, north into Central Asia, and south into Africa. They established a firm connection of trade and exchange with India and central Asia that was […]
Why was MLK the leader of the civil rights movement?
Why was MLK the leader of the civil rights movement? He was the driving force behind watershed events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the 1963 March on Washington, which helped bring about such landmark legislation as the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. When did Martin Luther King give the other […]
Which of the following is an example of using nonverbal communication?
Which of the following is an example of using nonverbal communication? What Are Types of Nonverbal Communication? Nonverbal communication types include facial expressions, gestures, paralinguistics such as loudness or tone of voice, body language, proxemics or personal space, eye gaze, haptics (touch), appearance, and artifacts. Which of the following is an example of using an […]
What is generally true about formal norms?
What is generally true about formal norms? Formal norms are typically written down and include an official penalty for violating the norm. Sanctions are only negative penalties; they do not include rewards. Which type of norms are considered to be necessary for the welfare of society? Mores: are norms deemed highly necessary to the welfare […]
What is the concept of Homogamy?
What is the concept of Homogamy? Homogamy is marriage between individuals who are, in some culturally important way, similar to each other. It is a form of assortative mating. The union may be based on socioeconomic status, class, gender, caste, ethnicity, or religion, or age in the case of the so-called age homogamy. What is […]
Was anyone held responsible for the Triangle Shirtwaist fire?
Was anyone held responsible for the Triangle Shirtwaist fire? In the end, no one truly bore sole responsibility for the deaths of 146 employees at the Triangle Shirtwaist factory. Isaac Harris and Max Blanck were acquitted for manslaughter and were later brought back to court for civil suits. What changes came from the Triangle Shirtwaist […]
What is stereotype in psychology?
What is stereotype in psychology? In social psychology, a stereotype is a fixed, over generalized belief about a particular group or class of people. By stereotyping we infer that a person has a whole range of characteristics and abilities that we assume all members of that group have. What is the meaning of stereotype? In […]