Describe the type of governments that Churchill believes are governing Eastern Europe.
- SCIENCE
Nitrogen is odorless and colorless. Are these physical properties or chemical properties?
A physical property is one that characterizes a material without any change in its composition. A chemical property, on the other hand, is exhibited through a change in the chemical composition of…
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- SCIENCE
I place 3 containers in my backyard before a rain storm. All have vertical sides and completely…
Rainfall is measured in terms of depth. That is why, we often say or hear (especially on the weather channel) that 8 mm rainfall took place or there are chances of up to 2 cm rainfall, etc. Rain…
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- WALT WHITMAN
Compare and contrast Whitman’s “Old Salt Kossabone” and Tennyson’s “Crossing the Bar,” paying…
This is a great pairing. Whitman and Tennyson are really different kinds of poets, and, even though their theme here is similar, the poems are quite different. Theme: Both poems are about death,…
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- SCIENCE
What is the cobalt (II) ion concentration in a solution prepared by mixing 379 mL of 0.372 M…
The balanced chemical equation for the reaction between cobalt (II) nitrate and sodium hydroxide can be written as: Co(NO3)2(aq)+2NaOH(aq)→Co(OH)2(s)+2NaNO3(aq)Co(NO3)2(aq)+2NaOH(aq)→Co(OH)2(s)+2NaNO3(aq)Here, 1 mole of…
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- HAMLET
What does the ghost request of Horatio and Marcellus in Hamlet?
While the ghost of King Hamlet appears to Horatio and Marcellus, two officers who are on guard, it does not actually speak to either of them. The next evening the ghost speaks to Prince Hamlet,…
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- HISTORY
How many people were killed in the Boston bombing?
The bombing that took place at the 117th running of the Boston Marathon, held on April 15, 2013, killed three people. Two pressure-cooker bombs hidden in backpacks went off near the finish line at…
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- THE ODYSSEY
Was Odysseus’s choice regarding the monster the best decision? Use textual evidence to support…
Odysseus chooses not to kill the Cyclops, Polyphemus, because to do so would spell certain death for himself and his crew. When he came to the cave, Polyphemus had “swung high overhead a slab of…
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- MACBETH
How is Macbeth doomed by his choices?
Macbeth is doomed by his choices because he kills innocent and righteous people in order to satisfy his own ambition and pride. Immediately after he kills Duncan, he regrets it, and he fears that…
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- OZYMANDIAS
What is the poetic device used in the line “My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings”?
Interestingly, this single line uses at least four poetic devices. The two sound devices that are most prominent in the line are alliteration and consonance. In the phrase “King of Kings,” the…
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- SCIENCE
The copper(II) ion in a copper(II) sulfate solution reacts with potassium iodide to produce the…
The very step in solving this question is to write a well-balanced chemical equation for the given reaction. It can be written as: 2CuSO4+5KI→2CuI+KI3+2K2SO42CuSO4+5KI→2CuI+KI3+2K2SO4 Here, 2 moles of…
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- ALL THE PRETTY HORSES
How does the song “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” relate to the novel All the Pretty Horses?…
Willy Nelson’s poignant “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” and Cormac McCarthy’s All the Pretty Horses share a number of thematic qualities. Chief among them is the shared sense of…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
How can I write a good essay describing what Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is suggesting about the…
I think that the first step you need to take in order to outline this essay is to decide what the plot of the novel says about this topic. In order make sense of that answer, you first need to…
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- PSYCHOLOGY
Does being an introverted person automatically mean being a quiet person?
Introversion is part of a psychological theory developed by Carl Jung that attempts to describe people by positioning them along four axes and dividing them into 16 distinct personality types….
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- HISTORY
How did women contribute to ancient Chinese history?
In ancient China, men were largely regarded as the heads of families. Confucian thought, with its emphasis on filial piety and deference, emphasized the roles of women as deferential to their…
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- POLITICS
The term legislature is derived from the Latin word “leges” which is the plural form of “lex,” the Latin term for law. A legislature, therefore, is a body that makes laws. In most republics and…
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- RELIGION
What role did Martin Luther play in the Reformation?
Martin Luther played a pivotal role in sparking the Protestant Reformation. Luther, a monk, differed with the Roman Catholic Church on the nature of salvation. The Church emphasized the corporate…
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- TWELVE ANGRY MEN
How does the setting of 12 Angry Men influence the events that unfold?
The setting is the location and time in which the story takes place. There are a lot of important aspects of the setting of Twelve Angry Men that influence the events. According to the Penguin…
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- OTHELLO
How do quotations illustrate the theme of loss in Othello?
Othello loses everything in Shakespeare’s Othello. It is interesting to note that it is the loss of a handkerchief which allows Iago to create a situation which belies the truth but which will only…
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- THE PEARL
In John Steinbeck’s The Pearl, what does the description of the stout pearl-buyer’s trick with…
The pearl buyer’s trick of rolling the coin through his fingers is symbolic of his “trickery” with money. Kino is aware that the pearl buyers are in league with each other, but he decides to…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
To what extent should an ideology shape your thinking and actions as a citizen?
Here, we need to distinguish between “ideology” as is a technical term in critical theory and the popular use of the term. In popular culture, ideology is often used to mean any ideas, beliefs, or…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Take a positive or a negative position for a debate on the following topic: “Liberalism is a…
In a political context, liberalism has two main components that could create challenges. The first is a desire for a more robust government regulation of things like banks, corporations, and…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Why might it be good for Australia to become a republic, an independent nation?
I found a few resources for you related to your question. The first is an opinion piece from Independent Australia. The author argues that an independent republic would serve to complete…
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- HISTORY
What role did the slave trade have in the establishment of centers of wealth in the West? Was…
Slavery and the Industrial Revolution were highly connected in the Western world, particularly in what we now know as the United States. It has been suggested that profits from the slave trade…
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- OTHELLO
Explain the theme of loss as it is illustrated in Othello.
Loss is presented in a number of different forms in the play. At the beginning of the play, we become aware of Iago’s failure to attain a promotion. He loses the opportunity for betterment and a…
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- SCIENCE
What is the standard measurement system used by scientists around the world?
Measurements in science are made in Système International (SI) units. The use of SI units was agreed upon by an international association of scientists in 1960. The SI system is a base 10 system….
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Why does Atticus welcome Dill instead of getting mad at him for running away?
In chapter 14, Scout finds Dill hiding under her bed. As the children don’t want to snitch on each other, Scout finds a pan of cornbread and some milk for him without telling Atticus. Jem allows…
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- HISTORY
What contributions did Montesquieu and Rousseau make to the structure of American democracy
With Montesquieu’s belief in divided government and Rousseau’s construction of the general will, both thinkers contributed to the structure of American democracy. Rousseau once argued that “Man…
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- LYDDIE
How did the factory fail to meet the needs of its workers in Lyddie?
The factory, like most factories during the time that this story takes place, failed to meet the physical and emotional needs of its workers. Let’s start with physical needs. The factory is a…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What are the similarities and differences between character Montag and Truman from the Truman…
Montag and Truman both undergo a radical change in perspective over the course of their narratives, moving from acceptance of their society and their place in it to a critique of the social order…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Please explain what themes are evident in chapters 7 and 8 of To Kill A Mockingbird.
Chapters 7 and 8 of Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird are filled with coming-of-age experiences for Jem and Scout. The story is called a bildungsroman, which means the development and education of the…
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- A RAISIN IN THE SUN
In A Raisin in the Sun, how does Ruth handle Walter’s rudeness?
In A Raisin in the Sun, Ruth handles Walter’s rudeness with emotional support. Similar to her Biblical namesake, Hansberry constructs Ruth as a supportive and caring figure who handles Walter’s…
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- HISTORY
How did Prohibition contribute to the idea of the 1920’s as the “Roaring” 20’s?
One reason why the 1920s are sometimes called the Roaring 20s is because this was an exciting time. It was a time when people were doing more things for fun than they ever had before. It was a…
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- AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE
What themes of alienation are in As for Me and My House?
Several characters experience alienation in As for Me and My House. Phillip Bentley feels alienated professionally because he has given up his dream of being an artist to take a series of positions…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, what are some reasons why Jem and Scout don’t want to disappoint their…
It’s not easy having the most respectable, upstanding man in the county as a father. It makes it harder to be a difficult child because disappointing a man like Atticus is worse than getting a…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
In Frankenstein, how is the setting of the story significant to the plot? How does the setting…
One of the major themes in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is the relationship between nature and nurture. Victor Frankenstein is almost prototypically urbane and sophisticated, a typical man of the…
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- STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING
To what is the speaker referring when he states that his horse “must think it’s queer”?
In the line, “My little horse must think it queer,” the speaker in “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” seems to be trying to put himself into his little horse’s position. From what the…
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- HISTORY
What did the United States hope to gain from World War II?
I would argue that it is wrong to say that the US hoped to gain anything from World War II. After all, the US was forced into this war. It was not a war that the US chose to fight. Once the US…
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- SCIENCE
Which taxonomic group includes more similar organisms, an order or a family?
Taxonomy is the classification of living things. Organisms are initially grouped into five categories called kingdoms. Organisms are placed into a particular kingdom based on broadly similar…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What are the key legal aspects of police work, including search and seizure and custodial…
The key legal aspects of police work all stem from the language in the US Constitution, which provides for “due process” in the enforcement of federal and state criminal law statutes by sworn…
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- HISTORY
What were the four major goals of the Progressive Movement?
The Progressive Movement had several goals. One goal was to get the average person more involved in politics. Through a series of reforms, politics was changed. The 17th amendment allowed people to…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In Act 2.2.13-107 of Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar, why does Caesar find Decius’s argument…
In this scene, Calpurnia’s fears have so overwhelmed her that she warns Caesar about going out. Even Caesar finds the world’s upheaval to be foreboding. He asks the priests to sacrifice a beast…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What are tenants rights concerning termites in ga?
The state of Georgia does provide a set of rights and responsibilities for both landlords and tenants. Landlords are responsible for providing a safe and habitable dwelling, maintaining the…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
What is the significance of the songs and music before the entrance of Caesar’s ghost in Julius…
Brutus asks for music to appease his conscience because he can’t sleep, worried about Caesar and Philippi. Brutus argues with Cassius about whether or not to go to Philippi. Cassius, the more…
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- BUSINESS
You are now responsible for fiscal policy in the United States. Your economic advisors are…
If we are supposed to “slow down the economy,” we will have to engage in contractionary fiscal policy. In other words, we will have to accept Keynesian ideas and we will have to try to cause…
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- SCIENCE
True or False? Lava is just magma from Earth’s mantle that has escaped to the surface.
A volcanic eruption is one way that Earth’s hot interior expels some heat. Earth’s interior is very hot; hot enough to melt rocks. This molten rock, along with hot gas, is called magma. This hot…
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- HATCHET
In Hatchet, why was Brian having a difficult time accepting the divorce of his parents?
The biggest thing that seems to bother Brian is “the secret.” At the beginning of chapter four it is described as something that is terrifically painful to him. The memory seems to come to him as…
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- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
What is a character trait of Lysander?
Lysander’s primary character trait is the same as Demetrius’s primary character trait. As a matter of fact, the two of them are basically interchangeable. What operates strongly in both of them is…
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- HISTORY
What is the significance of The Grapes of Wrath?
The Grapes of Wrath made a significant impact on the way Americans viewed the victims of the Dust Bowl. The book was published in the spring of 1939. The severe drought that contributed largely…
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- HISTORY
What were the underlying causes of the Sacco and Vanzetti trial verdict?
There are at least two possible ways to answer this question. First, the jury might have found Sacco and Vanzetti guilty because the two men were actually guilty. Second, the jury might have…
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- HISTORY
Describe the type of governments that Churchill believes are governing Eastern Europe.
The answer to this question can be found in Winston Churchill’s famous “iron curtain” speech, delivered in Fulton, Missouri, in 1946. By asserting that an “iron curtain” had fallen over Eastern…
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