What was the impact of the Marshall Court on the United States government?

August 17, 2018 Educator

SOCIAL SCIENCES

What do the stories of feral children tell us about the importance of socialization?

Stories of feral children tell us a lot about the importance of socialization. First of all, feral children struggle significantly with language. If they are not spoken to, and do not have to…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Why did the pilgrims undertake a voyage to the Americas from England?

What we consider today as the Pilgrims were Separatist Puritans from England. The Puritans were a Christian sect that arose after The Reformation and the Separation of the Catholic and Anglican…

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ESSAY LAB

For English III, my essay is about how the American Dream is still alive. I’m stuck on closing… 1 image

I think you are off to a good start with some powerful quotes and examples. I do see the need in your first body paragraph to connect those quotes to your thesis or prompt on how the American…

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THE MONKEY’S PAW

What does Mrs. White think about the monkey’s paw in W. W. Jacobs’ short story “The Monkey’s Paw”?

In the beginning of W. W. Jacobs’ short story “The Monkey’s Paw,” Mrs. White undergoes a series of different emotions in response to the paw.Her first emotion is one of disgust. When Sergeant-Major…

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BUSINESS

Is it unethical for individuals to accept expensive gifts from clients during bidding processes?

Yes, it is an unethical practice to accept expensive or even inexpensive gifts from clients during the bidding process. In fact, it is unethical to receive gifts from clients at any stage of the…

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BUSINESS

What are the advantages and disadvantages of corporate social responsibility?

Corporate social responsibility or CSR is the idea or philosophy that corporations should behave responsibly toward the environment and society. This means that none of the actions of corporations…

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BUSINESS

If the supply of money were to increase significantly, what would happen to the value of money?

If the supply of money were to increase significantly, the value of money would decrease. More specifically, if the supply of money increases faster than the supply of goods and services, then…

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BUD, NOT BUDDY

What is the rule Bud names in Chapter 7 of Christopher Paul Curtis’s book Bud, Not Buddy?

In Christopher Paul Curtis’s young reader’s novel Bud, Not Buddy, protagonist Bud, being an orphan, has learned a great deal about the hardships of life, even at his young, tender age. He’s gone…

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BUSINESS

What are MRO goods?

MRO stands for maintenance, repair, operations. Any item used in these processes is termed an MRO good or item. These are the goods that are not part of the end product, are not central to the…

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THE GIVER

In The Giver, what other memories are shown to Jonas on the day of training when he experiences…

At Jonas’ first session with the Giver, in Chapter 11, he receives his first memory, which is of snow and a sled. He receives several other memories, as well: sunshine and a sunburn. There is…

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THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA

In the novel The Old Man and the Sea, how does Santiago seem to view religion?

Santiago mentions God many times throughout The Old Man and the Sea in the context of “Thank God,” “God knows” or “God help me.” Santiago is not a religious man, although whether he means that he…

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SCIENCE

What is a negative result of scientific knowledge & modernization?

There are a number of negative results of scientific knowledge and modernization. One of the first ones I think about is the destructive power that we have amassed. Scientific knowledge has allowed…

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SCIENCE

How does sexual selection effect evolution?

An organism has choice in potential mating partners – individuals whom are “picked” more often will have more offspring, spreading their genome more than those who reproduce less frequently. This…

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SCIENCE

What are some of the key structural osteological (bone) changes in Hominids over time beginning…

Hominids have displayed a steady progression of evolution both genetically and physically leading up to the modern Homo sapiens. Some of these developments led to “dead ends” but others led to…

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SCIENCE

What is an example of a harmful algae and a useful algae?

An example of a harmful algae is cyanobacteria, which is a photosynthetic prokaryote and is similar to bacteria. Presence of excess nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorous (among other factors)…

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SCIENCE

What is the skull’s function?

The skull has two primary functions: protecting the brain and providing support to the face. The brain is the organ where all of the body’s decisions are made and hence its protection is of…

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SCIENCE

How does a manometer work? What is its purpose? And how can we find the gas pressure when…

The purpose of a manometer is to measure the pressure of a contained gas. It consists of a U-shaped glass tube with one end open to the atmosphere, mercury in the bottom of the U and the gas to be…

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SCIENCE

What part of a microscope regulates the amount of light?

A microscope is a device which allows us to look at very small samples (or objects) by magnifying them to many orders of magnitude. In a simple compound microscope found in school and college…

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SCIENCE

Why is burning oil, natural gas, and coal of concern to us?

Burning oil, natural gas, and coal emits pollutants into the air. The atmosphere of the earth naturally helps to keep the planet warm. This is one of the characteristics of Earth that allows it to…

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SCIENCE

What are the characteristics of the major land biomes?

A biome is a large land mass with similar types of animals, vegetation, landforms and climate. Below are the characteristics of several of the most well-known biomes. Desert: Often found in…

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SCIENCE

Which of the following statements best defines the law of conservation of mass? Mass cannot be…

When an item is “conserved,” it is saved. Thus, the law of conservation of mass refers to the “saving” of mass. Therefore, the below statement is the best option to your question above: “The mass…

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SCIENCE

What is the function of sampling in research methodology?

In research, sampling is the part where we collect the information that can be later analyzed by various methods. The aim of sampling is to collect physical evidence (such as water samples, other…

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SCIENCE

What does the vast network of peaks within the Grand Canyon represent?

The vast network of peaks within Grand Canyon represent a long and remarkable geologic history marked by erosion and deposition. The Grand Canyon’s rock formation started in the early ages of our…

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SCIENCE

What are diffusion and osmosis?

Diffusion and osmosis both refer to the movement of particles across a semipermeable membrane, such as the phospholipid bilayer of the cell membrane. Diffusion and osmosis are both referred to as…

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SCIENCE

what is difference between oil &fat????

Both oil and fats are made up of hydrocarbons and are hydrophobic in nature. The key differences between oils and fats are the number of bonds between carbon atoms and hydrogen atoms, physical…

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SCIENCE

Is there any mammal which has nucleated red blood cells?

There are no instances of mammals with nucleated RBC. Mammalian erythrocytes or red blood cells, contain non-nucleated cells when they are mature. These cells must be able to pass through the…

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SCIENCE

how far is mercury from the sun?

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. Its average distance from the sun is 57.91 million kilometers or 35.98 million miles. Like the other planets, mercury’s orbit is elliptical or oval shaped….

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SCIENCE

What is an animal with a backbone called?

The backbone (or spinal column) is made up of bones known as the vertebrae and hence the animals that have a backbone are called vertebrates. Some examples of vertebrates are mammals, birds,…

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SCIENCE

How does pollution affect an aquifer recharge zone?

An aquifer is a subsurface (or underground) geologic formation that can store and supply water at an appreciable rate. The recharge zone of an aquifer is defined as the region or area that will…

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SCIENCE

State the two major points that Charles Darwin made in The Origin of Species.

Charles Darwin’s book, On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life, was published in 1859 and is the foundation of…

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SCIENCE

How is weather forecasted based on the fronts in an area?

A front is the name given to the boundary between two air masses. A cold-front is a region where cold air will replace warmer air. The two bodies of air do not mix, as different temperatures depict…

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SCIENCE

What two sources are used to estimate the age of earth?

There are two types of rocks that are used to measure the age of the Earth: meteorites and earth-based ores. Meteorites are used because it is believed that the Earth formed at the same time as the…

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SCIENCE

What are the temperatures of the earth’s various spheres?

There are four spheres of Earth, one each corresponding to land (lithosphere), water (hydrosphere), air (atmosphere) and living things (biosphere). The lithosphere or land is the part where we live…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Compare the relationships between the father and daughter in the Shakespeare plays ‘Much Ado…

The father and daughter relationship in Much Ado About Nothing between Hero and Leonato has several interesting similarities to the relationship between Juliet and her father Lord Capulet in Romeo…

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HISTORY

How did life change for Native Americans from before European settlement to the late 1800s?

Life changed dramatically for the Native Americans from the time before the Europeans came until the late 1800s. Before the Europeans came, the Native Americans had the continent mostly to…

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HISTORY

How does Patrick Henry persuade the Virginia Convention to go to war with Great Britain?

One month before America went to war with Great Britain, Patrick Henry addressed the Houses of Burgesses in Virginia over the question of raising troops. It was here that he gave his famous speech,…

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HISTORY

What were the consequences of World War II for the United States?

Coming out of World War II, the primary consequence was the rise of the United States as one of two dominant world powers along with the Soviet Union. The United States and Soviet Union had the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Does anyone have quotes from To Kill a Mockingbird to back up the theme of protection of innocence?

The novel includes several instances of the protection of innocence. Here are three: 1. When Tom is moved to the Maycomb jail, Atticus sits outside to wait for the lynch mob. When they show up,…

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HISTORY

What caused the Dust Bowl conditions on the Great Plains?

The Dust Bowl is a term that describes the horrible conditions farmers faced in the Great Plains in the 1930s. There were several reasons for the occurrence of the Dust Bowl. One of these was the…

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HISTORY

Why is an old World War II newspaper useful to historians?

An old newspaper, especially one from a dramatic time period, can provide a treasure trove of useful information about culture, historical fact, and opinions. The source must be tested for…

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HISTORY

How did the railroad affect the development of the West?

The railroad companies had a huge impact on the development of the West. As people moved to the West, they needed a way to transport products from the West to the East. They also needed products…

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HISTORY

What are the accomplishments of Justinian’s military and civil law? 1 image

The legacy of the Byzantine emperor Justinian is closely tied to his codification of Roman law. Justinian became emperor at a time of great social unrest and civil disorder in the early history of…

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HISTORY

What were Spain’s responsibilities according to Pickney’s Treaty?

The United States and Spain negotiated a treaty called Pinckney’s Treaty in 1795. We were concerned about some of Spain’s actions towards us. This included a belief we had that Spain was…

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HISTORY

How were women and slavery connected before the civil war?

Women and slavery had connections before the Civil War. One connection is that both groups didn’t have the same rights as free men had. Slaves had no rights. Women weren’t able to vote. They…

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LAW AND POLITICS

What are the pros and cons of juries in the English legal system?

Lord Denning described the jury system as: Twelve persons selected at random are likely to be a cross-section of the people as a whole, and thus represent the views of the common man. However, in…

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HISTORY

Explain the connection between the institution of slavery and the building of a commercial empire?

It is quite easy to make a connection between slavery and the construction of a commercial empire. All industrial powers need three basic factors. In economics, these are known as the factors of…