Why is the northwest passage important today?
Answer:
Northwest Passage, historical sea passage of the North American continent. It represents centuries of effort to find a route westward from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean through the Arctic Archipelago of what became Canada.
Explanation:
logical thought used to describe the world is known as____
Deism
Rationalism
5. Describe the risks and safeguards in the U.S. banking system.
Answer:
The first is the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The FDIC insures individual deposits up to $100,000 in the case of a bank collapse. This measure is supposed to inspire confidence in the public that the money it deposits in a bank will not be lost, despite unforeseen events. A second safety measure is a system of bank checks and audits by the government to ensure that prudent banking practices are being observed. These are simply very detailed examinations of bank records and dealings. The third safeguard is the regular verification that banks' holdings meet reserve requirements.
were the Aztecs successful at building a huge empire because they were smart, strong or a little of both?
Answer:
A little of both
Explanation:
They were smart because they had impressive architecture and had great agriculture, irrigation, a complex calender system, hieroglifics and etc. They had to be somewhat strong for certain things such as agriculture and architecture building which required labor, and while they had laborers to do that they were still Aztecs. So both because of they're architecture and agriculture and strong because those things requieres muscle.
Who is known for her efforts to help women gain social, economic, and political powers in the second wave of the women’s movement?
Hillary Clinton
Susan B. Anthony
Betty Friedan
Sandra Day O’Connor
Answer:
hillary clinton susan
Why was the Cold War different from all other wars
Answer:
The Cold War was different from other wars because there wasnt actually any physical fighting like in World War II or any other wars.
Explanation:
The two sides (Soviet Union and the US) threatened each other other missiles. This lasted decades.
Which of the following would be part of the Republican Party platform?
Creating a new public health care system
Banning hand gun use
Reducing the size of government
Raising taxes on the wealthy
reducing the size of government
Answer:
reducing the size of government
Explanation:
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President Grant's effectiveness was damaged by ___.
widespread corruption and scandals in his administration
all of these
none of these
the weakened office of the Presidency
lack of trust by Southerners
Answer:
all of the above
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What is meant by the Columbian Exchange? Who was affected the most by the exchange?
The largest part of a more general process of biological globalization that followed the transoceanic voyaging of the 15th and 16th centuries.
The impact was most severe in the Caribbean, where by 1600 Native American populations on most islands had plummeted by more than 99 percent. Across the Americas, populations fell by 50 percent to 95 percent by 1650. The disease component of the Columbian Exchange was decidedly one-sided.
what did economists call the period of rising prices and declining employment during the 1970s? A)panic of the 1970s B)deflation C)retooling D)stagflation
Answer: Stagflatation
Explanation:
just took quiz and that was the answer
There are two versions to the story of the Alamo. Compare and contrast the two versions. Which version do you agree with? Tell why.
Answer:
From the period time of 1800, Mexico has been invited the settlers from America and other parts of the world to Mexico. The land in Mexico was cheap and many acres of land were given to the settlers in Mexico.
Explanation:
There was two version story of Alamo comes in the 1960 s and 2004. These stories were a great example of how one battle can be depicted and seen from different angles.
The story of the 1960 s, it shows Alamo defender as the great hero s. They showed a historical epic and very little regard and respect for accuracy. On the other hand, the 2004 story of Alamo showed the humanistic perspective of his defenders, and brutally honest towards Alamo,
Answer:
Well, one version makes the Alamo seem of great importance while the other makes it seem as a normal battle that was quick and easy. I agree with both of these because in truth they are both true its just how it was for the Mexicans vs. the Texans.
(This is just if you want a quick and simple answer, I hope this helps have a great day!!)
Which of the following occurred first?
a.The capture of Nacogdoches
b. Magee is replaced by Kemper
c.The Gutiérrez-Magee Expedition
d. The liberation of Texas
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Liberations of Texas- October 2, 1835
Nacogdoches- August 2, 1832
The Gutiérrez-Magee Expedition- 1812
Magee replaced by Kemper- 1985
So option C occurred first.
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Which American Indian groups formed an alliance with the French as the French and Indian War began?
1.the Iroquois Confederacy and the Huron
2.the Ottawa and the Huron
3.the Iroquois Confederacy and the Algonquin
4.the Algonquin and the Huron
Answer:
3.
Explanation:
the Iroquois Conferderacy (on the British side) and the Algonquin (french side)
Answer:
Its not 3
Explanation:
You are a scientist who has been sent on a special mission to study plants and animals in South Asia! Your destination is Hingol National Park in Pakistan. You need to travel to 24°N latitude and 65°E longitude. Which star should you travel to? A. Star A B. Star B C. Star C D. Star D
Answer:
i would travel to star b
Answer:
B. Star B
Explanation:
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Who is being referred to directly as being destructive in the DOI?
Answer:
The King of Great Britain
Explanation:
In the DOI (Declaration Of Independence), it was stated about the destructive and tyrannical attitude of the then King of Great Britain. The document revealed that he waged war against the people, burnt towns and even destroyed lives, forbade his governors from passing laws, etc. He was termed destructive and unfit to rule.
The Declaration Of Independence is one that was made at the time the United States of America sought freedom from Great Britain.
The DOI document was drafted by a set of commitee. The committee was made up of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman and Thomas Jefferson.
The DOI was read in Congress on July 4, 1774.
How did the Black Panther Party's approach to the Civil Rights movement differ from that of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee?
1 The Black Panthers were more interested in ending economic oppression than legal segregation.
2The Black Panthers excluded many African Americans rather than working to be as inclusive as possible.
3The Black Panthers focused on protecting African Americans from white violence rather than ending segregation.
4 The Black Panthers used violence to force rapid desegregation rather than civil disobedience to bring it about slowly.
Answer:
The Black Panthers used violence to force rapid desegregation rather than civil disobedience to bring it about slowly.
What were the political problems in the former Central Powers and colonies? WW1
Answer:
The Central Powers consisted of the German Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the beginning of the war. The Ottoman Empire joined the Central Powers later in 1914. In 1915, the Kingdom of Bulgaria joined the alliance. The name \"Central Powers\" is derived from the location of these countries; all four (including the other groups that supported them except for Finland and Lithuania) were located between the Russian Empire in the east and France and the United Kingdom in the west.
Explanation:
How might the purpose of the speech have influenced what Clinton said in it?
Answer:
to talk about how we live in a time of change and only way to get used to it is to adapt to it.
Explanation:
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A newspaper writer's compensation package includes the total cost of a
$150-per-month health insurance plan, the total cost of a $55 per month life
insurance plan, and a salary of $45,000 per year. What is the yearly value of
the compensation package?
Match the historical figures to their actions.
Words:
Emperor Mutsuhito
Emperor Guang Xu
Tokugawa Shogun.
Pairs:
launched the Meiji restoration
launched the 100 Days of Reform
signed the Treaty of Kanagawa
Answer:
launched the Meiji restoration - Emperor Mutsuhito
launched the 100 Days of Reform - Emperor Guang Xu
signed the Treaty of Kanagawa - Tokugawa Shogun
The historical figures to their actions are matched below
The Meiji restoration began - Emperor Mutsuhito
The 100 Days of Reform initiative - Emperor Guang Xu
The Treaty of Kanagawa was signed - Tokugawa Shogun
What steps did the emperor, Mutsuhito, take?The rapid change of Japan from a feudal closed society into one of the world's superpowers was symbolized and backed by the Japanese emperor Mutsuhito (also known as Meiji Tenno; 1852–1912).
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On, June 7, 1776, who proposed to
the Second Continental Congress that
they should declare independence
from Great Britain?
A. John Adams
B. Richard Henry Lee
C. George Washington
D. Alexander Hamilton
Answer:
B: Richard Henry Lee proposed to the second continental congress.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
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2. The Roman Catholic Church encouraged people to think of life after death. The Renaissance changed this mentality because… *
a) It supported the Islamic beliefs of the Five Pillars.
b) The Catholic Church was no longer relevant in individual life.
c) People began to see value in daily life- the arts, architecture, and new ideas
3. As the Renaissance began in Italy, a philosophy called humanism developed. Humanism is… *
a) The belief that there is worth and potential in all individuals.
b) The belief that people survive based on nature.
c) The role of God in society.
4. The Renaissance began in __________ in the _____________: *
a) France/ 1400s
b) Italy/1300s
c) England/1200s
5. Classical artists (500 B.C.E. to 500 C.E) created sculptures, pottery, murals and mosaics. There purpose was to show the importance of… *
a) Ordinary people
b) Civic leaders
c) Gods and goddesses
d) All of the Above
6. The Medieval Art period (500 to 1300C.E.) created stained glass windows, sculptures, paintings, and tapestries. The purpose of much medieval art was to… *
a) Show the importance of humanity in daily life
b) Teach religion to people who could not read or write
c) Connect ancient Greek and Roman figures to medieval times
7. The Renaissance Art period (1300s to early 1600s) created sculptures, murals, paintings, and drawings. The purpose of much Renaissance art was to… *
b) Strengthen the role of religion in society.
c) Unify nobility and create hierarchy of power in towns.
d) Show the importance of people and nature, not just religious ideas.
8. During the Middle Ages, people bartered, or traded, goods. By the Renaissance, people… *
a) Began using coins to buy merchandise.
b) Continued bartering and trading for goods
c) Stopped trade routes and importing goods
9. What was a result of the new economy and trading methods created during the Renaissance? *
a) The methods brought division among townspeople
b) There was an increased need for banks and currency conversions- creating wealth.
c) It ended feudalism in England.
10. A main reason for the prosperity of northern and central Italy during the Renaissance was the… *
a) Strength of the monarchy.
b) Development of independent city-states.
c) Use of foreign influence on city culture.
11. Rich families helped to encourage a boom in arts and learning by... *
a) Paying for the creation of statues, paintings, buildings, and avenues
b) Building new centers of learning, such as universities and hospitals.
c) Both A and B.
12. As the Renaissance began, many towns demanded self-rule and developed into independent city-states. This form of government, in which the people elected officials, was called: *
a) Democracies
b) Republics
c) Capitalist
13. The spirit of the Renaissance can best be described as... *
a) a rebirth of classical (ancient Greek and Roman) art and ideals
b) a time of great advancements in art, architecture, science and philosophy
c) a time when people began to believe that humanity could solve the world’s problems
d) all of the above
14. Which of the following cities is known as the cradle or birthplace of the Renaissance? *
b) Venice
c) Paris
d) Florence
15. The Medici family is famous for being the “godfathers of the Renaissance.” What does this mean? *
a) They were ruthless but also great patrons of the arts.
b) They were assassins.
c) They were some of the greatest artists of the Renaissance.
16. ___________________ is the belief that individuals can learn and achieve great things. *
a) Humanism
b) Secularism
c) Individualism
17. ___________________ is a movement towards government and philosophy to control society rather than only religion. *
a) Humanism
b) Secularism
c) Rationalism
18. ___________________ is the belief that you can come to know the world just by thinking about it. *
a) Humanism
b) Secularism
c) Rationalism
19. The Catholic Church believed that life after death was more important than life on Earth. This conflicts with humanists because… *
a) Humanists believe God is the most important figure in society.
b) Many humanists tried to balance an emphasis on afterlife with an interest in daily life
c) There was no conflict.
20. The growth of Humanism created a new philosophy. This philosophy tried… *
a) to separate the workings of government from the Church
b) to unify government and Church
c) to make individuals travel throughout Europe
21. What kind of art does the following piece represent? *
Captionless Image
a) Classical
b) Medieval
c) Renaissance
22. Which kind of art does the following piece represent? *
Captionless Image
a) Classical
b) Medieval
c) Renaissance
Answer:
pretty sure it is b
Explanation:
Which organization would be most likely to need additional workers in a city experiencing rapid urbanization?
Rural Electric Authority
Soil Conservation Division
Bureau of Public Housing
Office of Agricultural Zoning
Answer:
Bureau of Public Housing
Explanation:
Rapid urbanization = population growth
the REA, SCD, and OAZ all have to do with rural areas.
Therefor the BPH would make most sense in a city experiencing rapid urbanization.
The Triple Alliance would become known as the Central Powers when ___ was added and __ dropped out.
Answer:
1. Ottoman Empire 2. Italy
Why did some western settlements become "ghost towns"?
OA.
Ghost towns were places Indians worshiped the Ghost Dance religion.
OB. All towns built in California's desert-like Death Valley were called "ghost towns."
OC.
Many mining towns were abandoned when miners moved to new mines.
OD. Towns were abandoned when Indians moved to reservations.
Answer:
I believe the answer is C. many mining towns were abandoned when miners moved to new mines.
Explanation:
The name given to mining towns that were abandoned after all the gold was mined from the rivers and streams was ghost towns. These towns once were full of people that were there to exploit raw materials such as gold of coal. After that happened, people left the locations and headed to another place to find more raw materials. That is why ghost towns look abandoned. There are remains of houses and sone buildings, but the place looks deserted.
I hope I helped, please correct me if I'm wrong!
Answer:
OC.
Many mining towns were abandoned when miners moved to new mines.
Explanation:
Which legislation passed by congress autherized the use of force in Vietnam
Answer:
Explanation:
he legislation that was passed by Congress and authorized the use of force in Vietnam was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C". This resolution was passed by the United States Congress on 7th of August in the year 1964. Hope This Helps!
What does the interactive map help you understand
about European colonization?
Answer:
Explanation:
The map above presents a very short history of colonialism around the world from 1492-2008 in one simple GIF. Interestingly, it doesn’t limit itself to European colonialism but also includes the colonial empires of the United States, Russia/Soviet Union and Japan.
1492: The year Columbus “discovered” the Americas.
1550: The start of the Valladolid debate
1660: Start of the English restoration.
1754: The eve of the Seven Years’ War, known as the French and Indian War in America. One of the first wars fought around the world.
1822: Brazil declares independence from Portugal.
1885: Berlin Conference formalizing the Scramble for Africa.
1914: The eve of World War 1.
1938: The year before World War 2 breaks out in Europe, although World War 2 in Asia had already begun.
1959: The year before France grants independence to its remaining French colonies in Africa.
1974: The year before Portugal recognizes the independence of Mozambique and Angola.
2008: The year the map was originally made.
wich of the following correctly matches the religion to its beliefs?
A) Buddhism- the relationship between the gods and humans is explained in sacred text
B) Hinduism- right speech and right understanding will guide the believer
C) Hinduism- life is suffering
D) Buddhism- follow the middle path to achieve Nirvana
Answer:
C
Explanation:
The basic goal of Buddhism, that is overcoming everyday life's suffering, as well as overcoming the slavish cycle between life and death and attaining Nirvana.
How did Vietnam become a single communist nation?
China negotiated a settlement between North and South Vietnam that joined the two countries into a single communist nation.
North Vietnam developed a strong economy that led South Vietnam to request unification.
U.S. troops withdrew and North Vietnamese troops successfully invaded South Vietnam.
It did not become a single communist nation, but instead remained two separate countries until uniting and becoming a democracy in 2000.
Answer:
China negotiated a settlement between North and South Vietnam that joined the two countries into a single communist nation.
Explanation:
Vietnam War
North Vietnam established the National Liberation Front on December 20, 1960, to foment insurgency in the South. ... The organization was dissolved in 1976 when North and South Vietnam were officially unified under a communist government.
11. The sale or transfer of state-owned businesses to individuals is referred to as
Oglasnost
privatization
perestroika
the Great Leap Forward
Answer:Privatization
Explanation:
Privatization is the term used to describe when government releases its ownership of its public owned enterprises such as company, services or business and transfers them to a private sector as new ownership to control.
As the Government loses out on dividends which could have been accrued from the public enterprises sold out or transferred, research have found out that Privatization helps to to improve efficiency since its primary aim for acquiring such control is to make profit.
