Reconstructing the story of humanity's past
Who was an important person in the industrial revolution? The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the late 1700s and had spread to other countries at the time, like America. People like Thomas Newcomen, Richard Arkwright, Samuel Crompton, Edmund Cartwright and James Watt. Invented machines that brought forward the Industrial revolution. Why is horsepower called […]
Who influenced Roman religion? The Romans looked for common ground between their major gods and those of the Greeks (interpretatio graeca), adapting Greek myths and iconography for Latin literature and Roman art, as the Etruscans had. Etruscan religion was also a major influence, particularly on the practice of augury. Is religion a human invention? Religion […]
Why did the pro choice movement start? In the late 1960s, a number of organizations were formed to mobilize opinion both against and for the legalization of abortion. The forerunner of the NARAL Pro-Choice America was formed in 1969 to oppose restrictions on abortion and expand access to abortion. What amendment allows abortion? The Due […]
Why are agricultural subsidies good? Farm subsidies are government financial benefits paid to a specific industry – in this case, agribusiness. 1 These subsidies help reduce the risk farmers endure from the weather, commodities brokers, and disruptions in demand. Out of all the crops that farmers grow, the government only subsidizes five of them. Should […]
Where in San Francisco was the United Nations Charter signed? Herbst Theater auditorium What international organization was created at the end of WWII? the United Nations How successful were the negotiations aimed at independence during the Second World War? Ans: It is true that negotiations were not successful aimed at independence during the 2nd WW. […]
How was the Phoenician writing system different from earlier writing systems? Evolution. The Phoenician writing system is, by virtue of being an alphabet, simple and easy to learn, and also very adaptable to other languages, quite unlike cuneiform or hieroglyphics. In the 9th century BCE the Aramaeans had adopted the Phoenician alphabet, added symbols for […]
How did New York City pay for the Statue of Liberty? Pulitzer received small donations from 125,000 people, which amounted to a sum of $102,000 (or roughly $2.7 million in today’s dollars). The money was sent to the Statue of Liberty’s fundraising committee, and the monument’s future in New York was secured. Why is the […]
What happens when the Fed lowers interest rates? The Fed lowers interest rates in order to stimulate economic growth, as lower financing costs can encourage borrowing and investing. However, when rates are too low, they can spur excessive growth and subsequent inflation, reducing purchasing power and undermining the sustainability of the economic expansion. Do mortgage […]
What are the first 7 vertebrae called? The cervical spine is made up of the first 7 vertebrae, referred to as C1-7 (see the images below). It functions to provide mobility and stability to the head while connecting it to the relatively immobile thoracic spine. The cervical spine may be divided into 2 parts: upper […]
What side of the moon do we never see? We always see the same side of the moon from Earth The moon is tidally locked with Earth, which means that we are always looking at the same side of it. The other side — the far side — isn’t visible to us, but it’s not […]