What were 1950s cars made of?
- LAW AND POLITICS
What type of system characterizes the US?
The United States has a political system called a democratic republic. In a democratic republic, we elect our leaders to represent us. Our leaders are supposed to listen to the people who elect…
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- SCIENCE
What is the smallest particle of an atom?
The smallest particle of the atom is the electron, with a mass of 1/1840 that of the proton or neutron. It’s actual mass in grams is 9.11E-28, and the actual mass in grams of the proton and neutron…
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- DANTE’S INFERNO
Why did Dante think it was necessary to categorize hell into a hierachy?
The problem Dante encountered in depicting a Hell consistent with Christian theology is a problem that goes to the root of theological notions of salvation, sin, punishment, and redemption. Dante…
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- COMMON SENSE
In “Common Sense,” was Paine right to say that “Europe and not England is the parent country of…
I would argue that Paine was not correct when he said that Europe, rather than England, was the parent of the American colonies. However, it makes sense that he would claim this as the claim would…
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- SCIENCE
what are chemical changes to rain?
Chemical changes to rain start with the emission of pollutants in the air. The majority of these pollutants are from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal and gasoline. Power plants release the…
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- SCIENCE
what happens to the gravitational force between 2 objects when their masses are increased?what…
Hello! The gravitational force has a magnitude of G⋅m1⋅m2d2G⋅m1⋅m2d2(Newton’s law of universal gravitation), where G is the gravitational constant, m1 and m2 are the masses of two objects and d is…
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- SCIENCE
How do animals get rid of the carbon dioxide? What body system is involved with removing this waste?
The respiratory system removes carbon dioxide from the body via the exhalation of the lungs. The steps of the removal of carbon dioxide via the respiratory system are itemized below: 1. Carbon…
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- SCIENCE
Compare and contrast the Earth’s atmosphere during the Archean with the earth’s atmosphere in…
The most significant difference in the Earth’s atmosphere between these two time periods was the proportion of the atmosphere that was composed of diatomic oxygen gas (O2). This is indicated by a…
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- SCIENCE
Hormones are chemicals which are produced by endocrine glands and secreted into our blood stream. These are transported to various parts of our body by the circulatory system (along with blood) and…
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- SCIENCE
Why do hurricanes lose intensity?
Hurricanes are fueled by warm moisture. They form over warm ocean water in tropical regions. They lose intensity as they move over cooler water and as they move over land, where there is little…
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- HISTORY
Must criticism of a public official be true to be protected by the First Ammendment?
There are two areas of law that could be involved in this question, Constitutional law and the law of defamation. The First Amendment prevents the government from suppressing most speech, and the…
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- HISTORY
What was the Apache Indians relationship with the US government?
The relationship of the Apache Indians and the United States started amicably enough. The association was definitely better than the relationship between Mexico and the Apache. While the United…
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- HISTORY
In what way did the Morant Bay Rebellion help to shape Jamaica? 1 image
The Morant Bay rebellion was a response to the poor living conditions faced by Jamaicans under the rule of the Jamaican parliament. The rebellion had an almost immediate impact on the island….
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- HISTORY
How many people died during the starving time in Plymouth?
According to William Bradford’s Of Plymouth Plantation, over half of the settlers died during the “Starving Time” of the winter of 1620. He wrote that 2-3 people died a day, and there were only a…
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- HISTORY
To what extent should the federal government be involved in economic issues?
This is one of those questions that is always laden with political overtones, but the fact is that the federal government is constitutionally mandated to be “involved” in economic issues. If it…
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- HISTORY
Which invention played a central role in suburbanization?
The invention that played the biggest role in suburbanization was the automobile. It was not the only invention that played a role, and suburbanization was in progress even before cars were…
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- HISTORY
Zinn wrote that many Americans see the Constitution as “a work of genius” that created a…
As your prompt reveals, Howard Zinn disagrees with the prevailing American assumption that the Constitution was a “work of genius” that created a masterpiece of “democracy and equality” because…
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- HISTORY
The Quartering Act was passed to help the British defend the colonies. When the British defeated the French in the French and Indian War, the British gained lots of land in North America. The…
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- HISTORY
Voltaire is considered one of France’s most-accomplished writers, particularly among those who wrote during the country’s Enlightenment period. Though Voltaire penned many well-regarded works, the…
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- HISTORY
What feature of a confederal system did the Confederate States of America most want?
The Confederate States of America (C.S.A) seceded from the United States and formed their own government because they believed the U.S. federal government was infringing on their rights and way of…
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- HISTORY
How did the printing press impact exploration?
The invention of the printing press in 1440 by Johannes Gutenberg was a major technological breakthrough. Prior to Gutenberg’s press, books were copied out by hand, generally by members of the…
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- HISTORY
What was an important principle of Roman law? 1 image
There are many principals of Roman law that are very important. Roman law has influenced most legal systems in the Western world. Of the many tenets of the Roman legal system, the concept of…
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- HISTORY
What are three good things that came out of the Columbian exchange?
While the Columbian exchange had a number of negative effects on the New World and its indigenous inhabitants, this process did benefit both Europe and America. Three notable benefits of the…
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- HISTORY
explain how enlightenment ideas challenged practices related to religious authority, using at…
The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement that mostly took place in Europe from about the mid 17th century to the 18th century (~1650s – 1700s). Before The Enlightenment, the main authority…
- HISTORY
According to Woodrow Wilson’s war message to Congress, how did the imperial government of Germany…
In his request that Congress declare war on Germany, Woodrow Wilson essentially argued that the presence of non-democratic governments like that of Germany endangers democracy everywhere. The…
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- THE SCARLET IBIS
Doodle is one of the main characters in the “Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst. His given name is William Armstrong and he is born on October 8, 1911 with a heart defect that affects his short life….
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- SCIENCE
Why do cats purr and dogs wag tails and lick us? Is it because they like us or because of…
Well, the common, knee-jerk response would be that they are happy, or content. It could very well be that, but that is not the end of the story. Cats purr because they are happy, content; it’s…
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- BLUES AIN’T NO MOCKINGBIRD
In the story “Blues Ain’t No Mockin Bird what characterization technique is the author using?
In “Blues Ain’t No Mockingbird,” Toni Bambara uses the technique of indirect characterization for the narrator and the techniques of both direct and indirect characterization for other characters….
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- JULIA ALVAREZ
What does the idiom “To me it makes no difference. To me.” mean?
You will find the idiom “To me it makes no difference. To me.” in Julia Alvarez’s book Once Upon a Quinceanera: Coming of Age in the USA. An idiom is a type of figurative language in which…
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- HISTORY
How did the Age of European Exploration help pave the way for the Scientific Revolution?
The Age of Exploration began in Europe in the middle of the fifteenth century and it was not long after that a Scientific Revolution also began to take place. Part of the reason for this was…
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- THE NECKLACE
What kind of relationship do Monsieur and Madame Loisel have in “The Necklace”?
Monsieur and Madame Loisel are entirely different. Their relationship, as many marriages of their time, was meant to be cordial, with the man serving as the primary provider of the household and…
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- WISE BLOOD
In Wise Blood by Flannery O’Connor, how are entrapment and redemption major themes in the book?
In the story, Hazel Motes sought redemption but not through Christ. However, through development of his ideology, he concluded that it was sin that gave rise to the need for redemption. Through his…
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- HEALTH
What are the FACTS and the FICTIONS about eating a diet with excess protein?
Protiens are a class of biomolecules that are made of monomers called amino acids. The shape of a protein influences the protein’s function within the body. Within the body, proteins help to…
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- THE STORY OF AN HOUR
What are some similarities and differences between the short stories, The Story of an Hour and…
One of the major similarities is the way that the conclusion serves to dash the awakening that the characters have gone through. In “The Interlopers,” Ulrich and Georg have finally been able to get…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Define education and be detailed. Why is education important to you and society?
Here on eNotes, we cannot actually write essays for you. Therefore, I will try to give you hints about how to write your essay and ideas about things you might say. The first part of the essay is…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
How is Curley’s wife developed throughout the entire novella? Can you add some quotes for evidence?
Each time Curley’s wife is mentioned or introduced to the reader, we learn more about her. She starts off as reasonably one-dimensional, but the more we encounter her, the more we gain insight into…
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- ROXANA
Is any figurative language used in Roxana? Where?
Well, considering this story is written by Daniel Defoe, one can bet there will be figurative language involved. Keep in mind that the full title is as follows: Roxana or The Fortunate Mistress….
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- SCIENCE
An object is dropped from a tower 180 m high. How long does it take to reach the ground [ take g…
Hello! I’m sure we ignore air resistance. Then the height of an object at time t is given by the rule h(t)=h0−g⋅t22,h(t)=h0-g⋅t22, where h0h0 is the initial height and t=0 corresponds to the moment…
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- THE SCARLET IBIS
Explain why the narrator’s development program for Doodle is a bad idea.
Doodle is born with physical limitations. Brother notes that when Doodle was born, “he seemed all head” and had a tiny, shriveled body. Doodle was so weak, everyone assumed he would die. Doodle…
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- THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER
After Tom comes to terms with a somewhat unwilling Old Scratch, what is the term that Tom refuses…
In Washington Irving’s narrative sketch, Tom Walker “resolutely refuses” to become involved in “black traffic,” otherwise known as the slave trade. After his wife’s death, Tom Walker is eager to…
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- THE LOVE SONG OF J. ALFRED PRUFROCK
What line sums up the nature of J. Alfred Prufrock’s past life?
(Note: I’m not sure what is meant by “past life,” so this answer will deal with Prufrock’s nature, which is probably what is being asked.) The line that sums up J. Alfred Prufrock’s nature is…
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- DRACULA
Analyze the character of Dracula from Chapter Three.
In Ch. 3 we begin to really learn a lot more about Count Dracula and we realize he is probably supernatural in some way. Here are a few things we learn about him and what we can assume based on…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
How does Shakespeare present the attitudes of the young men in Act 3, Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet?
Act III, Scene 1 is a pivotal scene in the play. Benvolio predicts a brawl: “For now, these hot days, is the mad blood stirring.” He could easily be referring to the “mad blood” of youth,…
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- SCIENCE
What are three pure elements that can be found in your house?
Surprisingly, there are not many free elements in the modern home. Copper water pipes, found in some homes, have been largely displaced by plastic products. Incandescent light bulbs which contain…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What types of conflict are present in Fahrenheit 451?
Conflict in literature is defined as a struggle between opposing forces. This can be either external or internal. An internal conflict is a conflict a character has with his or herself. In this…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
I’m a university student. I’m in the first grade of the faculty, and I don’t know how to study my…
In my role as professor and advisor I met with many students who felt the same as you. One suggestion is to take time to meet with your professors or teaching assistants during their office hours….
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- ANIMAL FARM
What happens to the 7 commandments?
These are the original commandments: Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy. Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend. No animal shall wear clothes. No animal shall sleep in a…
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- HISTORY
Cynewulf is one of the few Anglo-Saxon poets whose works could be tied directly to him. The information about him is only accessible through four poems that he composed. The poems were…
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- HISTORY OF PLYMOUTH PLANTATION
Why should current American society appreciate and respect this literature: Bradford’s…
The society of the United States should appreciate this literature because American histories would be incomplete without William Bradford’s Of Plymouth Plantation. Not simply a mere historical…
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- HISTORY
In the 1950s cars typically were constructed with a steel frame, chrome highlights (for example light hoods and body accents), wood trims and wool-blend upholstery. However, there were some cars…
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