How did rapid industrialization encourage the U.S. to create an empire?

August 22, 2018 Educator

SCIENCE

Factors affecting breathing rate, and how?

The main factors affecting breathing rate are the levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the blood, and the blood’s pH. The circulatory system has many, many small capillaries that are next to the…

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THE HANDMAID’S TALE

How does Margaret Atwood link the wall in The Handmaid’s Tale to religion?

The wall in The Handmaid’s Tale could be a Biblical allusion to the walls referenced in several Old Testament passages that suggest cities of God should surround their towns with such a structure….

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THE HANDMAID’S TALE

How does the Wall in The Handmaid’s Tale link to religion?

Of the various figures that appear hanged on the wall, some are religious figures. Priests and nuns are enemies of the state as they represent an active resistance to the religious doctrines that…

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SPEAK

What are three ways the book Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson shows empowerment?

One way the book Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson shows empowerment is through Melinda’s dependence on herself, rather than others. Through the first section of the book, the “First Marking Period,”…

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A TALE OF TWO CITIES

What is the use of local color in the novel A Tale of Two Cities?

The setting of London is presented in shades of black and white. The area of Soho, where Doctor Manette and Lucie live after their return to England, is pictured as shadowed. It is also symbolic of…

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HISTORY

What are some other causes for the outbreak of World War II?

There were many causes for the outbreak of World War II. Germany was unhappy with the Versailles Treaty. They felt the Versailles Treaty treated them unfairly. Germany didn’t feel it should have…

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SCIENCE

What do solar energy and fossil fuels have in common?

Solar energy and fossil fuels provide us energy that originated from the same source, our Sun. We obtain Sun’s energy in the form of light and heat energy. We convert it to useful form using…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What is the theme of the novel Fahrenheit 451?

The novel has more than one theme, but a major theme is that books, because they contain complex language and ideas, can empower people to become fully human. In the dystopic world of this novel,…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why does Harper Lee call To Kill a Mockingbird a melancholy little drama?

The term melancholy can be defined as being in a “gloomy state of mind” for a long time or as a state of depression. It can also be defined as being in a state of serious “thoughtfulness” or…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What different ways is Christanity portrayed in To Kill A Mockingbird?

Christianity is represented as both an ideal everyone should strive for and as hypocritical. The Christian “ideal” we should all strive for is clearly Atticus Finch. From the very beginning of the…

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REFERENCE

What other books or movies are similar to the book Speak?

Laurie Halse Anderson’s young-adult fiction novel titled Speak contains themes of trauma, isolation, depression, social anxiety, and coming-of-age. Based on these themes, I can recommend the…

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HISTORY

Which nations helped the North during the American Civil War?

With the exception of some token gestures, no nations actively helped the Union during the Civil War. Russia under Tsar Alexander II was perhaps the most vocal in its support for the Union cause,…

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MACBETH

What causes Macbeth to think he sees a dagger?

It is his “heat-oppressed brain” that causes him to think he sees the dagger. He speaks to it, saying “Thou marshall’st me the way that I was going,” although he’s going that direction anyway (his…

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FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON

Why is Charlie chosen for the experiment?

Charlie is chosen for the experiment because he is a hard worker who desperately wants to learn, despite the many setbacks and limitations he encounters. The researchers know this because Ms….

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GATHERING BLUE

In the book Gathering Blue, why doesn’t Kira leave with her father?

At the end of Gathering Blue, Kira is about to journey with her father to a different town called The Village of Healing. It would mean that Kira would have to leave everyone and everything behind,…

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HISTORY

Explain the Caste System in India. 1 image

The caste system in India is a method for organizing socio-economic groups. It is an ancient system that the Aryans used to subjugate the local Dravidian population. The Aryans migrated from Asia…

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THE CRUCIBLE

How did Arthur Miller manage to create what has been considered an iconic literary work and a…

The Crucible by Arthur Miller is considered an iconic literary work because of its relevance to American society and the lessons it sought to communicate. It highlights some of the issues and…

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SCIENCE

What is the model of the solar system called in which earth and the outer planets revolve around…

The heliocentric model of the solar system is the model in which the sun is at the center of the solar system and the planets revolve around it. This model was first proposed by Nikolai Copernicus…

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HISTORY

Why did the economy in the South rely on slave labor?

There are reasons why the economy in the South relied on slave labor. The South was mainly an agricultural region. The climate was very suited for farming, and the soil was very fertile. As farming…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Where are Tom and Daisy at the end of the story?

At the end of Chapter 7, Nick observes Daisy and Tom after the accident that killed Myrtle: They weren’t happy, and neither of them had touched the chicken or the ale — and yet they weren’t…

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A WEEK IN THE WOODS

Who are the characters in Andrew Clements’ A Week in the Woods?

The two most important characters in Andrew Clements’ A Week in the Woods are the two protagonists, Mark Robert Chelmsley and Mr. Maxwell. A protagonist is a character that battles the conflict, or…

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ANIMAL FARM

Explain the significance and meaning of the opening scene in Animal Farm.

The opening paragraphs in Animal Farm juxtapose two important points. First, we see Mr. Jones. He is drunk and goes to bed. The impression that emerges is that he does not really care about the…

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THE SIGN OF THE BEAVER

In The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare, why did Matt make notches on a stick his…

Basically, Matt made notches on a stick so that he could keep track of time. Matt’s father had advised Matt to make seven notches on each stick and to begin looking for the rest of his family when…

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HEALTH

How do I use a tampon?

I’m going to assume one key fact with this question. You know the reason for using a tampon. They absorb menstrual flows. You can either use a tampon or a pad. I’d also like to mention the fact…

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THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM

What effects does starting the story with a quatrain in Latin have on your impression of the story?

The Latin quatrain, without translation, gives the story a feeling of mystery, religious overtones, and gravitas. For someone who doesn’t know Latin, if the translation is not provided, reading the…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

In A Christmas Carol, who are the people in Joe’s scavenger shop, and what are the people doing?

In Stave 4, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come takes Ebenezer to several different scenes. We learn toward the end of this stave that Ebenezer is dead at this point, and that the scenes we are…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What is an example of an allusion in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol?

An allusion is a literary device employed to associate a character, place or object in a story with a character, place or object, often from another literary source. One of the first, and most…

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HISTORY

How did Greek geography help Greece in the Persian wars?

The Persian Empire was separated from Greece by the Aegan Sea which proved to be among the most significant geographical challenges during the Greco-Persian Wars. The Persians lost a significant…

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HISTORY

What actions were taken by the American colonists that helped to lead to rebellion following the…

There were several things the colonists did that helped lead the colonists to rebel against the British after the French and Indian War. One action the colonists took was some colonists refused to…

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HISTORY

How did the English attempt to recoup their losses from the French and Indian War?

The English doubled their debt as a result of the French and Indian War. They did not feel that the colonists were sharing the burden of management and protection of the colonies. England decided…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What does the quote “Bob Ewell meant business” mean in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?

After Bob Ewell attacked Jem and Scout on their way home from the school pageant, Heck Tate did some investigative work. He examined Scout’s ham costume. It was made from barbed wire, fabric, and…

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HISTORY

How did the Fifteenth Amendment benefit Ulysses S. Grant in winning the presidency in 1868?

The Fifteenth Amendment, which gave African-American men the right to vote, did not benefit Ulysses S. Grant in the Presidential election of 1868, because it had not yet been passed by Congress….

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SCIENCE

An airplane is flying in a horizontal circle at a speed of 102 m/s. The 80.0 kg pilot does not…

The centripetal acceleration depends on the speed of the pilot and the radius of the path as a=v2ra=v2r Since this acceleration cannot exceed 6.04 times free fall acceleration (acceleration due to…

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JULIUS CAESAR

What does Antony convince the crowd of in his funeral speech?

Before Antony addresses the mob, he speaks an eloquent soliloquy ostensibly addressed to the dead Caesar. He reveals his intention of betraying Brutus and the others and causing a widespread riot…

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GUY DE MAUPASSANT

What are the three personality traits of Henriette in Maupassant’s story “Moonlight”?

Henriette Letore is a very young married woman who is full of romantic notions and dreams, not unlike Madame Mathilde Loisel in Guy de Maupassant’s famous story “The Necklace.” Henriette is married…

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WHEN I HEARD THE LEARN’D ASTRONOMER

In the poem “When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer,” what does Walt Whitman do in reaction to the…

This poem published in 1865 is one that is often quoted and referred to (it is even referenced in an episode of the TV show Breaking Bad); it is also one of Whitman’s shortest poems, given that he…

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THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND

In “The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” what does the evidence Holmes has discovered suggest?

At the end of the story, after Helen Stoner has been saved from death and Dr. Grimesby Roylott has been killed by his own snake, Holmes tells Watson all about his deductions from the evidence found…

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THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN

What are some traumas that Junior faced in the book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time…

In the novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian, Junior faces trauma when others around him are not accepting of him as a person. For example, on the reservation, Junior is harassed…

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RELIGION

I have some trouble understanding animism religion. Could you help me?

Animism is the word used to refer to a collection of beliefs and organizing worldviews in which the natural (material) world is animated by spirit. Animism can be contrasted to dualism, a set of…

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ESSAY LAB

What makes a good introduction to a persuasive essay?

There are two different strategies that I find helpful in introducing a persuasive essay. First is to provide a striking fact. Second is to provide a striking anecdote. In either case, it is…

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THE GIVER

What makes the community in The Giver a Dystopia?

While Utopian fiction is a peek into a future in which society is working very well, dystopian literature is that which gives us a look at a future that is not working out at all. A dystopian work…

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RELIGION

What reasons does the Bible give for obeying those in authority?

In Romans Chapter 13, the apostle Paul lays out specific theological reasons for obeying authority. These include the following: a) that “authorities that exist have been established by God;” thus…

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HISTORY

For what reasons did people support imperialism?

There were many different reasons that people supported imperialism. I have divided some of them into three categories: economic, ideological, and strategic. Economic: Many (but not all, Andrew…

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EVERYDAY USE

What meaning does the title “Everyday Use” have in connection with the story’s events? a. Quilts…

In the story, the phrase “everyday use” originates from Dee, who criticized her sister because in her opinion, the sister did not perceive the true value of the quilts and would instead destroy…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are examples of symbolism, imagery, allusion, irony, tone, mood, style, inference, and…

Examples of many literary devices can be found all throughout Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. One example of symbolism can be seen in references to the oak trees on the Radleys’ property.In…

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THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER

Why does Tom Walker begin reading the Bible in “The Devil and Tom Walker”?

In “The Devil and Tom Walker”, Tom begins reading the Bible in order to keep the devil from claiming his soul. Earlier in the book, Tom struck a bargain with the devil that he can have his soul in…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

In Romeo and Juliet, when Sampson says he will not “carry coals” (Act 1, Scene 1), what does he…

In Act 1, Scene 1, as Sampson and Gregory are talking about the house of Montague, Sampson asserts that he will not “carry coals.” This expression essentially means that he will not be humiliated…

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“MASTER HAROLD” . . . AND THE BOYS

Why is Hally’s outlook on the world so negative in “MASTER HAROLD”. . .and the Boys?

In MASTER HAROLD. . .and the Boys, Hally’s negative outlook on the world largely has been informed by the poor relationship that he has with his father. Growing up, Hally felt abandoned by his…

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THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

What does the narrator mean by “one’s cheeks burned with silent imputation of parsimony” in “The…

The entire sentence in question in O. Henry’s story is: Pennies saved one and two at a time by bulldozing the grocer and the vegetable man and the butcher until one’s cheeks burned with the silent…