Reconstructing the story of humanity's past
What percentage of American moms stay at home? The stay-at-home share of U.S. parents was almost identical to what it was in 1989, but there has been a modest increase among fathers. The share of dads at home rose from 4% to 7%, while the share of moms staying at home remained largely unchanged – […]
Which of the following is an example of a free trade agreement? A free trade area (FTA) is where there are no import tariffs or quotas on products from one country entering another. Examples of free trade areas include: EFTA: European Free Trade Association consists of Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. NAFTA: United States, Mexico […]
How much control does a single seller have over market price? In a perfectly competitive market structure how much control does a single seller have over market price? None, the workings of supply and demand have control over market price. What are the 5 types of competition? The five major market system types are Perfect […]
Why did long distance trade flourish in the classical world? Why did long distance trade flourish in the classical world? Long distance trade provided goods from other parts of the world that could not be produced or manufactured locally. What was spread through the trade routes? Which city in Western Europe was most likely a […]
How long was the Oregon journey? four to six months What did pioneers eat? The mainstays of a pioneer diet were simple fare like potatoes, beans and rice, hardtack (which is simply flour, water, 1 teaspoon each of salt and sugar, then baked), soda biscuits (flour, milk, one t. each of carbonate of soda and […]
Why did HeLa cells not die? 3- HeLa cells are immortal, meaning they will divide again and again and again… This performance can be explained by the expression of an overactive telomerase that rebuilds telomeres after each division, preventing cellular aging and cellular senescence, and allowing perpetual divisions of the cells. Are HeLa cells still […]
What led to the fall of the Qing dynasty? The main internal causes of the fall of the Qing Dynasty were political corruption, peasant unrest, and governmental incompetence. Some external causes included pressure from Western powers and the developments in ships and guns. What is an empress daughter called? In the case of the British […]
Where did loyalists go after the war? What Happened to the Loyalists? In the end, many Loyalists simply left America. About 80,000 of them fled to Canada or Britain during or just after the war. Because Loyalists were often wealthy, educated, older, and Anglican, the American social fabric was altered by their departure. Did the […]
Did the Romans invent concrete? 600 BC – Rome: Although the Ancient Romans weren’t the first to create concrete, they were first to utilize this material widespread. By 200 BC, the Romans successfully implemented the use of concrete in the majority of their construction. They used a mixture of volcanic ash, lime, and seawater to […]
What is the American Southwest known for? The Southwestern United States is known for its arid deserts, red rock landscapes, rugged mountains and natural wonders like the Grand Canyon. The diversity of people who have lived and moved to the Southwest give it a distinctive culture and history that continues to grow and evolve today. […]