Reconstructing the story of humanity's past
What are some reasons why the Articles of Confederation were inadequate as a government system? The central government couldn’t collect taxes to fund its operations. The Confederation relied on the voluntary efforts of the states to send tax money to the central government. Lacking funds, the central government couldn’t maintain an effective military or back […]
How do intestinal bacteria benefit the body? It turns out our bodies are already loaded with trillions of bacteria. They help digest food and play an important role in your well-being. Research suggests your gut bacteria are tied to your probability of things like diabetes, obesity, depression, and colon cancer. Why are bacteria in the […]
What did the government of Great Britain do to recover from the Great Depression? This led to a modest economic recovery, and a fall in unemployment from 1933 onwards. In severely depressed parts of the country, the government enacted a number of policies to stimulate growth and reduce unemployment, including road building, loans to shipyards, […]
What images does Macbeth use in his speech? 1, Lines 50–61: What images does Macbeth use in his speech? Macbeth uses images such as “winds”, “yeasty waves”, and “bladed corn” as stated, “Though you untie the winds and let them fight against the churches. What does Macbeth say before he died? It is too late, […]
Which is true when you make only the minimum payment each month? Only Making Minimum Payments Means You Pay More in Interest You may have more money in your pocket each month if you only make the minimum payment, but you’ll end up paying far than your original balance by the time you pay it […]
How does the federal government establish justice as stated in the preamble of the Constitution? For example, a government establishes justice when it equally guarantees the human rights of each person within its authority. Thus, any action by the government or groups of citizens that violated the worth and dignity of any person, as did […]
How did Tet Offensive mostly affect the course of the Vietnam War? The Vietcong formed to resist the government. How did the Tet Offensive mostly affect the course of the Vietnam War? It greatly damaged American popular support for the conflict. For the first time, people saw up-to-date news coverage of war on television. When […]
What was SNCC purpose? The SNCC, or Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, was a civil-rights group formed to give younger Black people more of a voice in the civil rights movement. The SNCC soon became one of the movement’s more radical branches. Who formed the SNCC? Ella Baker Why did Birmingham need rebranding? Why as rebranding […]
Which amendment insures the right of no search without a warrant? The Fourth Amendment Which constitutional amendment insures the right of no cruel or unusual punishment? The Eighth Amendment Which constitutional amendment insures the right to assemble peacefully freedom of religion and the right to free speech? The First Amendment guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, […]
How can the executive branch check the power of the judicial branch? One way the President checks judicial power is through his ability to appoint federal judges. Since the President is the Chief Administrator, it’s his job to appoint court of appeals judges, district court judges, and Supreme Court justices. What is the check on […]