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August 16, 2018 Educator

SCIENCE

What function do xylem and phloem have in common?

Xylem and phloem are both plant vascular tissues within vascular plants (seed-bearing plants that include the gymnosperms, angiosperms, ferns, and horsetails). They can be related to the veins and…

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SCIENCE

are snakes considered both land and water living reptile

Snakes are considered reptiles which means that they have scales, breathe air, and usually lay eggs on land. Since a reptile breathes air they must live on land but that doesn’t mean they don’t…

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SCIENCE

What are the everyday uses of magnesium?

Magnesium is used for a number of application, most common being, its use in incendiaries and as switch in thermites. It ignites easily in air and generates bright light, and hence is used in…

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SCIENCE

If the velocity of an object increases and its mass triples how much does the momentum increase by?

Momentum of an object is related to its mass, m and velocity, v. The product of mass and velocity of an object is termed as its momentum. If any of these quantities (mass or velocity or both)…

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HISTORY

Did the Sons of Liberty stop the Tea Act?

The Sons of Liberty did not stop the Tea Act from being passed. The law gave total control of the colonial tea trade to the British East India Tea Company. It also kept the tax on tea in place….

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HISTORY

Why did the Crusades happen?

The Crusades happened for the same reason that many military actions begin: the desire for power. In 1095, Pope Urban II organized the Council of Clermont in France and there ordered the First…

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HISTORY

Would the Declaration of Independence be just as effective without the sections?

There are at least two different ways to interpret this question. I will attempt to answer both interpretations. First, we can say that it is asking whether the Declaration would be just as…

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HISTORY

In what way is the 1896 presidential election relevant to electoral politics in 21st century…

The electoral results of the 1896 presidential election are similar to what happens in today’s elections. William Jennings Bryan won many southern and western states. In those days, the…

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HISTORY

Where do you think the first steel mills in the United States were built? Why were they built…

The first steel mills in the United States were built in the Northeast. There were reasons why they were built there. The Northeast was not well suited for farming. The climate is cold, and the…

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HISTORY

What changes were brought about in Russian society after the October Revolution?

Life in Russia before the October Revolution was one of hard work and censorship. After the revolution in 1917, the hard work and censorship remained with governmental cruelty as well. Prior to…

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HISTORY

Were Franklin Roosevelt’s responses to the Great Depression effective?

This is a matter of some controversy. Typically, people have said that President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s policies were effective responses to the Great Depression. However, there are those who…

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HISTORY

What effect does private property seem to have on the position of women in society?

There is no single answer to this question as the relationship of women to private property has varied across different periods and cultures. The first way to think about the issue is to look at…

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HISTORY

What obstacles did Thomas Jefferson face throughout his presidency?

Thomas Jefferson faced several obstacles while he was president. One of those obstacles dealt with events at home. Jefferson was a Democratic-Republican. The courts had many judges who were…

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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

What was the name of the acting company that Shakespeare most famously worked with?

William Shakespeare worked with the Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Shakespeare performed with Lord Chamberlain’s Men at the Globe Theater in London from about 1595 to 1603, when they were named the…

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HISTORY

What did Spain have to gain by supporting Columbus and his voyage?

Spain had a lot to gain by supporting Columbus and his explorations. Spain, France, and Britain were rivals. The Spanish were looking to spread their influence and way of life around the world. By…

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HISTORY

Where did Washington’s troops go after being defeated at Brooklyn?

At Brooklyn Heights, Washington’s army was surrounded by the British troops. It became evident that Washington’s troops would not be able to defeat the British. Under the cover of night, Washington…

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HISTORY

Describe a major impact of the industrial revolution.

A major impact of the Industrial Revolution was how it affected workers. Before the Industrial Revolution occurred, people worked in small businesses that were very friendly towards the workers….

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HISTORY

What incentive was given to old colonists to stay in Virginia?

Early colonists in Virginia were faced with inhabiting an unfamiliar land with an unfamiliar climate. Because of this, many early colonists had difficulty surviving — much less thriving — in…

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HISTORY

Why is the Declaration of Independence important today?

The Declaration of Independence is still important today because it signifies the birth of a nation, instructs free citizens and provides hope for all people who want to be free. The Declaration is…

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HISTORY

What is Rosh Hashanah?

Rosh Hashanah is a Jewish holiday that is the equivalent to New Year’s Day, being the first and second days of the new year in the Jewish calendar, but while New Year’s Day is a strictly secular…

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AMERICAN HISTORY

What exactly is the historical context for Cofer’s “American History”? Also, please contrast the…

The historical context behind Cofer’s “American History” is that it is based on the day that President Kennedy was assassinated–November 22, 1963. What goes on with the protagonist in the story is…

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HISTORY

Which is the most powerful and influential branch of the U.S. government?

Under our system of government created by the Constitution, steps were put in place to prevent any branch of government from becoming too powerful. Creating a separation of powers and a system of…

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HISTORY

What happened to most of the new democracies that were established in Europe after World War I?

When World War I ended, many democracies were created in Europe. One of our goals in the war was to make the world safe for democratic governments. We wanted more democratic governments in Europe….

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HISTORY

What are the differences between separatists and puritans?

Both the Separatists and the Puritans opposed Anglican Church practices which they considered unbiblical (especially practices which had been brought over from the Catholic Church). Additionally,…

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HISTORY

Who was Phidias and what did he contribute to the Parthenon?

Phidias was a 5th-century BC Greek sculptor, architect, and artist; many consider him to be the greatest ancient Greek sculptor. Phidias’ greatest accomplishment was building the Statue of Zeus at…

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HISTORY

Why was there a significant increase in the volume of trade between Africa and the Caribbean?

I assume that you are asking about the increase in trade between the Caribbean and Africa that began in the 1500s. If so, there are two possible answers. One answer is to say that slavery caused…

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THE WIFE OF HIS YOUTH

In “The Wife of his Youth” what character truly represents the trickster (rabbit) and what…

In Chesnutt’s story, “The Wife of his Youth,” the two main characters are Mr. Ryder and Liza Jane. Mr. Ryder is an educated and sophisticated African-American gentleman who has risen among the…

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THE ROAD TO MECCA

What is symbolized by the cement sculptures of camels, wise men, owls, and angels in Helen’s back…

The symbolism behind the cement sculptures Helen makes and arranges in her yard, such as the Wise Men upon camels, owls, other birds, and mermaids, largely connects to the social and political…

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HISTORY

How were Britain and America affected by the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade? I have to do an essay…

It is possible to argue that there were some bad effects of the Atlantic Slave Trade in both the United States and Great Britain. The bad effects on the US were much greater and more indisputable…

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ANIMAL FARM

In Animal Farm, who taught the sheep to chant, “Four legs good, two legs bad”?

Snowball is the one who reduces Animalism to the simple maxim “two legs good, four legs bad,” and then Napoleon makes use of it to distract proceedings. Snowball reduces the principles of Animalism…

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PHILOSOPHY

What is love?

Philosophers, psychologists, and theologians all bring different perspectives to the analysis of love. One of the complications is that as we do not have unmediated access to other people’s minds,…

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TO A WATERFOWL

What questions does the speaker ask in the first three stanzas of “To a Waterfowl”?

In “To a Waterfowl,” the speaker of William Cullen Bryant’s poem asks these three questions: In the first stanza, the speaker asks which direction is the “solitary way” of the waterfowl. In other…

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SCIENCE

What is the function of the xylem?

Xylem and Phloem are the transport tissues in vascular plants and are responsible for transport of water, nutrients, etc. throughout different parts of the plants. Xylem is also responsible for…

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SCIENCE

Jen and mike investigate the reaction between magnesium lumps and hydrocholoric acid, HCL….

Chemical reaction between magnesium lumps and hydrochloric acid to yield magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas can be written as: Mg+2HCl→MgCl2+H2Mg+2HCl→MgCl2+H2 This is a balanced chemical equation…

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THE CRUCIBLE

What aspects of Puritan society enabled the witch trials to happen?

The aspect of the Puritan society that allowed the Salem Witch Trials to happen was the fact that they believed that they were “depraved sinners” and lived in a constant state of fear of going to…

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THE TELL-TALE HEART

“With a loud yell, I threw open the lantern and leaped into the room. He shrieked once – once…

Poe’s use of tension in the short story The Tell-Tale Heart is increased when the moment of action is upon the reader. Tension builds throughout the opening moments of the story as the author…

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ARTS

When did technology start being part of music theatre and when did electronic music become part…

Perhaps the most famous example of electric instrumentation in modern musical theatre occurred with the musical Hair, also known as “The American Tribal Love Rock Musical.” It was first performed…

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SCIENCE

Pure elements A and B are mixed in some proportion to form a solid solution with overall…

Fraction of pure phase A = fA Fraction of pure phase B = fB Since the sum of fractions is always equal to unity (or 1) [sum of fractions constraint], we get: fA + fB = 1 Mole fraction of a species…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What attitude or aspect of human nature is fire symbolic of in Fahrenheit 451? Think about…

Beatty says that the beauty of fire is that it destroys responsibility and consequences. If something causes divisiveness, it should be burned, destroyed. If something causes disagreement, it…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What does Atticus tell Scout to do when she hears ugly talk at school in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Atticus knows two things – something about Scout, another thing about human nature. First, Atticus knows that Scout is a fighter. He knows that when Scout is angry or annoyed that she will clench…

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REFERENCE

I have to write an essay on how to evaluate the extent to which Freud’s theory of psychosexual…

There are different ways to start an essay. The best way to start any essay is to establish a thesis that you can defend throughout your paper. The thesis should be a short sentence, or two…

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HISTORY

How did the Nobel prize start?

The Nobel prize was started by a man named Alfred Nobel from Stockholm, Sweden. He was an inventor himself and contributed to over 355 inventions over his lifetime and was credited with the…

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TRIFLES

What does Mr. Henderson say is lacking to wrap up the case?

About three pages into the play, Mr. Henderson (County Attorney) asks the sheriff if he had found anything important, anything that would “point to any motive.” The sheriff replies that nothing had…

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SCIENCE

What is the difference between chromatids and chromosomes?

A chromosome is the thread – like strand that is housed in the nucleus of a cell and carries genetic information. It is composed partially of DNA (deoxyribose nucleic acid). This DNA looks like a…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What would be a great, engaging hook for an essay on two characters in To Kill a Mockingbird?

To answer this as specifically as you need, knowing the two characters would be most helpful. However, let’s look at what a good hook can look like and how we might apply that to the book. A hook…

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THE CRUCIBLE

Is The Crucible a good book?

The Crucible is a play, not a book, by Arthur Miller. The writing of this drama was inspired by the Congressional investigations in the 1950’s when Senator Joseph McCarthy went on a radical quest…

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REFERENCE

What is a deductive argument that is sound on the topic, “employees should not be fired or…

It is fairly easy to give a deductive argument for the position that workers should not be disciplined or fired on the basis of their posts on social media. It is, however, not easy to give an…

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HOW IT FEELS TO BE COLORED ME

What is the purpose of paragraph 8 in “How It Feels to Be Colored Me”? What is the “dark ghost”…

The eighth paragraph of “How It Feels to Be Colored Me” reads as follows: The position of my white neighbor is much more difficult. No brown specter pulls up a chair beside me when I sit down to…