Reconstructing the story of humanity's past
How did Ming China view global trade? Initially, trade policy during the Ming dynasty was aggressive, but not restrictive. Global demand for fine Chinese goods like porcelain, silk, and tea was high, and the Ming took advantage of this by requiring payments in gold or silver. While Chinese goods spread as far as Africa, precious […]
Which transportation technology did James Watt improve? Who was James Watt? James Watt was an 18th-century inventor and instrument maker. Although Watt invented and improved a number of industrial technologies, he is best remembered for his improvements to the steam engine. How did James Watt contribute to the industrial revolution? James Watt was an inventor […]
What does the word parliament mean? In modern politics and history, a parliament is a legislative body of government. Generally, a modern parliament has three functions: representing the electorate, making laws, and overseeing the government via hearings and inquiries. What is an example sentence? An “example sentence” is a sentence written to demonstrate usage of […]
How did Joan of Arc win the war? Joan of Arc famous? St. Joan of Arc is a national heroine of France. She was a peasant girl who, believing that she was acting under divine guidance, led the French army in a momentous victory at Orléans in 1429 that repulsed an English attempt to conquer […]
Are war bonds worth anything today? While war bonds are no longer being sold, old bonds that were sold by the U.S. government to finance the country’s participation in wars may still be worth something today. The value of your war bond will depend on factors such as its series type, its denomination and its […]
What capitalization means? Capitalization means using capital, or upper-case, letters. Capitalization of place names, family names, and days of the week are all standard in English. Using capital letters at the start of a sentence and capitalizing all the letters in a word for emphasis are both examples of capitalization. What does Capitalisation mean? Capitalisation […]
Where are chromosomes located? nucleus What is located in chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell? In the nucleus of each cell, the DNA molecule is packaged into thread-like structures called chromosomes. Each chromosome is made up of DNA tightly coiled many times around proteins called histones that support its structure. What is found inside […]
What is the structure and function of a chromosome? Chromosomes are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells. Each chromosome is made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Passed from parents to offspring, DNA contains the specific instructions that make each type of living creature unique. What […]
What happens when fossil fuels are burned? When fossil fuels are burned, they release nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere, which contribute to the formation of smog and acid rain. The most common nitrogen-related compounds emitted into the air by human activities are collectively referred to as nitrogen oxides. What is formed when sulfur dioxide and […]
How was land acquired in the West? All the settlers found it easy to get land in the West. In eighteen sixty-two, Congress had passed the Homestead Act. This law gave every citizen, and every foreigner who asked for citizenship, the right to claim government land. Without trees, settlers had no wood to build houses. […]