Reconstructing the story of humanity's past
How did John McAdam contribute to the industrial revolution? John Loudon McAdam was a pioneering Scottish engineer who almost single-handedly changed the way roads were built around the world. His innovative shallow camber, crushed, compacted stone layered roads would become the standard for road building throughout the world. What did John McAdam invent in 1800? […]
What are 2 secondary sources? Examples of secondary sources include: journal articles that comment on or analyse research. textbooks. dictionaries and encyclopaedias. Is it illegal to carry FMJ ammo? Answered: Is it illegal to use FMJ for self-defense? No. I don’t know of any jurisdiction that bans full metal jacket bullets, or any other ammunition, […]
How did people acquire land in sharecropping? With a sharecropping contract, poor farmers were granted access to farm small plots of land. Instead of paying rent in cash, they were required to give a portion of the crop yield, called shares, back to the landowner. How did sharecroppers pay their landowners? Sharecropping was a way […]
What general did McClellan replace early in the war? Winfield Scott Why do you think General McClellan did not finish off General Lee’s troops when he had the chance? More soldiers had been killed in this battle than three major wars combined. Why do you think General George B. McClellan did not finish off General […]
How did the ancient Chinese Government Work? In Ancient China the government was run by the civil service. There were thousands of civil servants throughout the empire who reported in to the Emperor. The top civil servants were ministers who reported directly to the Emperor and worked in the palace. Ministers were wealthy and powerful […]
What technological advantages did the British have in the Battle of Britain? The British developed an air defence network that would give them a critical advantage in the Battle of Britain. The Dowding System – named for Fighter Command’s Commander-in-Chief Sir Hugh Dowding – brought together technology such as radar, ground defences and fighter aircraft […]
How do you live like an ascetic? Hereby my guide on becoming as ascetic: Think of a reason that shall motivate you on your ascetic journey. Adopt a healthy diet, even at the cost of your food being of less taste. Attempt to be as less socially active as you can. Practice voluntary isolation. Dedicate […]
What statement is true of slave narratives? Which statement is true of slave narratives? They depict the thoughts, aspirations, and experiences of enslaved people. What does a good narrative need? This means that you must include an introduction, plot, characters, setting, climax, and conclusion. When would a narrative essay not be written as a story? […]
Which statement best expresses a theme in the poem? Central idea expresses the theme of the poem. Which statement best expresses the theme of this poem Ozymandias? Explanation: The statement that best expresses the theme of the poem “Ozymandias” is Power and greatness will not last forever. What is the theme of the poem Ozymandias? […]
What are the essential traits to be a good president? Some common leadership qualities that good Presidents appear to have are the following: A strong vision for the country’s future. An ability to put their own times in the perspective of history. Effective communication skills. The courage to make unpopular decisions. Crisis management skills. Character […]