Reconstructing the story of humanity's past
What was an effect of the Helsinki Accords? The Final Act, signed at a summit meeting in Helsinki, reflected both viewpoints. The agreement in effect marked the formal end of World War II, since it recognized all the European national frontiers (including Germany’s division into two countries) that had arisen out of that war’s aftermath. […]
Which factor had the greatest influence on the growth of ranching in Texas? By the late 1800s, huge ranches had developed in Texas. One factor that led to their growth was changes in the railroads. In the 1860s, most rail lines ended north of Texas, so cattle had to be driven to them. In the […]
Is Eli Manning better than Tom Brady? Eli Is Not Accurate, Whatsoever Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are arguably two of the most accurate quarterbacks to ever play the game: Brady has a career 63.9 completion percentage while Peyton has a 64.9 completion percentage, much more impressive than a lousy 58.0 percent. Is Eli Manning […]
What has a head and tail but no arms or legs? coin What has a head a tail but does not have a body? Have a head but I can’t think I have legs but I can’t walk you use me almost every day maybe more in the night than day? I have a head […]
How did the decision the Supreme Court reached in Texas v Johnson affect the protections offered by the First Amendment? The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision in favor of Johnson. In an appeal, Johnson argued that burning the American flag was symbolic speech and protected by the First Amendment. 4. The high […]
Where did the money go in the stock market crash of 1929? The stock market ultimately lost $14 billion that day. The stock market crash crippled the American economy because not only had individual investors put their money into stocks, so did businesses. When the stock market crashed, businesses lost their money. Is my 401k […]
How did the domino theory apply to Southeast Asia? The domino theory was a Cold War policy that suggested a communist government in one nation would quickly lead to communist takeovers in neighboring states, each falling like a perfectly aligned row of dominos. With the exception of Laos and Cambodia, communism failed to spread throughout […]
How many days a week did people work during the Industrial Revolution? six days When did Saturday become a day off? In 1908, the first five-day workweek in the United States was instituted by a New England cotton mill so that Jewish workers would not have to work on the Sabbath from sundown Friday to […]
What type of clothing did farmers wear? On the job on ranches and farms, men and women may wear overalls, coveralls, denim jeans, or anything a city person wears to do dirty work or work in the cold or heat. Cowboys wear boots of a few different styles. Some are more for dress-up wear. What […]
What happened in the 1950s in the United States? The 1950s were a decade marked by the post-World War II boom, the dawn of the Cold War and the Civil Rights movement in the United States. For example, the nascent civil rights movement and the crusade against communism at home and abroad exposed the underlying […]