What were the founding fathers’ motives for creating the Constitution and what was its impact?
- FAHRENHEIT 451
What are some open-ended questions from part 2 of Fahrenheit 451?
Interesting question! In the book Fahrenheit 451, author Ray Bradbury utilizes some open-ended questions. Before answering, it is important to define open-ended questions. An open-ended question is…
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- SCIENCE
Give one instance in everyday life where precipitates that form are bad for the environment.
A precipitate is a substance to be deposited in solid form from a solution. Besides solid particulate matter, like dust, soot and asbestos, air pollutants include various oxides that are produced…
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- THE PIECE OF STRING
Who are Hauchecorne and Malandain in the short story “The Piece of String”?
Maitre Hauchecorne is the protagonist while M. Malandain, the harness maker, is the antagonist in Guy de Maupassant’s short story, “A Piece of String.” Maitre Hauchecorne is a rheumatic…
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- SCIENCE
There are 3 different possible structures (known as isomers) for a dibromoethene molecule,…
The three isomers are shown in the attached diagram. The structure on the left has no net dipole moment and the structures in the center and on the right do. Here’s why: The structure on the left…
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- MACBETH
Who was blame for the murder of King Duncan?
I would argue that Macbeth, and Macbeth alone, is responsible for the murder of Duncan. This is because of the very simple fact that it is he who actually carried it out, and it is he who benefited…
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- THE ROAD NOT TAKEN
Who do you think the speaker in Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” will be addressing with “a…
In the last stanza of Robert Frost’s poem, “The Road Not Taken,” the speaker says, “I shall be telling this with a sigh.” He also indicates that it will be in far into the future when he…
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- ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
In “One Thousand Dollars,” why does Gillian let Miss Hayden think that the money was willed to…
Although O. Henry does not tell us in “One Thousand Dollars” why Gillian wants Miss Hayden to think that his uncle willed her the money, we can have a pretty good guess as to why he does. We…
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- HEALTH
Describe the local public health structure in New York, and how the local public health…
Local public health structure in New York State: New York State is one of twenty-nine states with a decentralized or largely decentralized public health structure, in which local health agencies…
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- SCIENCE
Give me an example of acid salt
Acid salts are the salts that are formed as a result of incomplete replacement of hydrogen ions from an acid. Since some protons are still there that can be replaced, such salts can serve as both…
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- HISTORY
Why did John Locke reject absolute monarchy?
John Locke was a strong supporter of classical liberalism, which backed the need for representative democracy based on political freedom and civil liberties. The idea behind classical liberalism…
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- PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES
There is a model standard for Public Health. How do New York state’s powers and duties compare…
Borders separating cities, counties, states, and countries are arbitrary, politically-derived invisible lines that do not block the spread of pathogens carried by humans, animals and plants that…
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- PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES
What is the statutory authority for public health in New York state? Identify the statute…
The State of New York maintains a series of laws pertaining to a wide variety of subjects that fall within the purview of the state’s authorities. Within that series of laws is one titled PBH:…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Does the US government prevent tyranny today?
This is, to some degree, a matter of opinion. There are, of course, those who believe that the US government is actually engaged in tyranny or is at least moving in that direction. My own view is…
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- THE COP AND THE ANTHEM
What are some themes of “The Cop and the Anthem” by O. Henry?
One of the themes in “The Cop and the Anthem” has to do with survival. Every living creature has to struggle to obtain a niche in which it can survive on this crowded, spinning planet. With humans…
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- RELIGION
There has been a major decline in Christianity in Europe recently and through the past century….
The key event in the Renaissance that began the decline of religion was the Protestant Reformation. It is not that the Protestants were not pious. Members of the movement were devout reformers who…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible, what does Hale mean by “Quail not before God’s judgment in this”?
Reverend Hale is trying to get Elizabeth to get her husband, John Proctor, to confess. John Proctor has been accused of witchcraft. Reverend Hale’s point is that her husband should not throw his…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What do you think of the Court not allowing the affirmative defense if there was a tangible…
Since this question asks for a personal opinion, it would be better if you would decide what your opinion is. I will discuss this case (I believe you are referring to Burlington Industries v….
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- CHRISTIE AGATHA
I am struggling to write a term paper. My initial idea is to apply both Romanticism and Reader…
It sounds as if your assignment involves what is known as a “theory-application” paper. Professors assign these papers to see whether you understand literary theories by having you apply those…
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- SCIENCE
A patient with burns to the skin complains of numbness and difficulty staying warm. Based on this…
The layers of the skin affected by the burn in this question are the epidermis and dermis. When a burn occurs to soft-tissue, the fragile, yet strong nerve endings enter in a “protective and…
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- SCIENCE
What are five examples of molecules and their formulas?
Molecules are groups of atoms that are chemically bonded together. They are representative particles of compounds. Here are some examples of chemical compounds that you’re probably aware of, and…
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- LITERATURE
A simile is a literary device used to compare one thing to another. Normally, a simile uses the word, “like,” or “as.” For example: “He ran like a barefoot boy in a prickly pear patch.” “The…
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- CALEB WILLIAMS
How does Caleb Williams by William Godwin relate to the romantic period?
Caleb Williams by William Godwin is considered one of the early Romantic novels. Its author, Godwin, was the father of Mary Shelley and an important political thinker who affected and took part in…
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- AS YOU LIKE IT
Why is the lover “sighing like furnace” in “As You Like It”?
A lover sighing helplessly and pining for the object of his love is how Jaques personifies the third stage of a man’s life in “As You Like It”. Lovesick teenagers huff and sigh pitifully, and…
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- SCIENCE
What are lions’ roles in nature?
The lion is one of the top predators in its food chain and controls the populations of herbivores, thus maintaining a balance in its ecosystem. In any ecosystem, organisms are arranged according to…
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- SCIENCE
Explain the process of mitosis as if you were teaching a class.
New cells are formed from preexisting cells. This phenomenon is one of the principles of the cell theory. Mitosis is one of the forms of cellular division. Mitosis is a form of asexual…
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- THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET
How does Esperanza change over time in The House on Mango Street?
Her main change is that of a sexual awakening. She starts the novel as a child, ignorant about sex and seemingly uninterested in boys. As she moves into her teen years, she begins to learn the…
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- HISTORY
Benjamin Franklin was a prominent figure of the Enlightenment who embraced the notion of…
Benjamin Franklin is one of America’s foremost inventors, scientists, thinkers and renaissance men. He demonstrated remarkable clarity from his teen years and continued his enlightened,…
- SCIENCE
How are analogous structures evidence for evolution?
When one searches for evidence to support a theory, such as the theory of evolution, one searches for data that will support the statement of the theory. Equally important are items that show a…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
More than half of the cases in California’s judicial system result from traffic violations. Is…
California’s justice system is broken down into three court categories: Supreme, Appeals, and Superior Courts. The majority of cases are handled at the Superior Court level, and this examination…
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- SCIENCE
How to say that two or more waves are in same phase?
When two or more waves are in the same phase, they are said to interfere constructively or that they have constructive interference. In comparison, when waves are out of phase, they are said to…
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- REFERENCE
What are lifespan developmental studies based on?
Lifespan developmental studies are based on the idea that all parts that take place in an individual’s life, or lifespan, are a sort of continuum of things that are influenced by things that have…
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- SCIENCE
Rank CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2OH, HOCH2CH2CH2OH, and CH3CH2CH2CH2OH from most soluble to least soluble…
The degree to which a 1. HOCH2CH2CH2OH 2. CH3CH2CH2CH2OH 3. CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2OH All three of these molecules have the ability to hydrogen bond with water because of their OH groups. Number one is…
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- SOPHIE’S CHOICE
In Sophie’s Choice, what are some specific examples of Sophie cooperating with Nazis?
It is very important to understand that Styron develops Sophie’s actions of cooperating with the Nazis as a way to highlight the lack of power that people like Sophie had. What she does is for…
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- BUSINESS
What are some things you could do to get customer feedback?
Customer feedback is used in a number of businesses to improve the products or services, to test new products or services, and to figure out what customers prefer or want. Simply speaking customer…
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- BUSINESS
How can employees show customers they care about them?
There are many things that employees can do to show customers that they care about them. Not all of these are applicable in all situations, but they can all work in some cases. Employees can…
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- BUSINESS
What resources can you use to learn about the communication styles of different cultures?
There are many resources available to learn about the communication styles of different cultures. The globalization of technology has enabled the average person to understand complex social cues…
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- BUSINESS
How can customer complaints about a product or service harm a company? How can they help the…
It is easy to imagine how customer complaints about a product or service could harm a company. This is particularly true in this age of the internet. When customers are unhappy, they can easily…
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- THE ODYSSEY
Who is Circe in The Odyssey by Homer?
Circe is a female character in The Odyssey by Homer who serves as one of the obstacles encountered by Odysseus is his efforts to return home to Ithaca and to his wife Penelope. Circe is portrayed…
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- THE SCARLET IBIS
In “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst, how does the bleeding tree and the red nightshade bush…
Throughout the short story “The Scarlet Ibis,” James Hurst’s use of imagery and symbolism is strong. He uses the flora and fauna of the setting to create symbolism, and he symbolizes pride as a…
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- HISTORY
Evaluate the significance of the 1992 Mabo case and the 1993 Native Title Act in achieving land…
The Mabo Court Case in the High Court of Australia in 1992 brought down a landmark decision that would affect all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The resultant Native Title Act of 1993…
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- SCIENCE
In outer space the birds can not fly because there is no atmosphere. The flight of a bird is possible thanks to the “force of lift,” A lift force is only achieved when an object, with a specific…
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- POLITICAL INEQUALITY
What is the difference between honor and power?
Most societies have some form of hierarchy, in which certain people have the ability to make decisions concerning others and some people need to follow the rules and decisions made by other people….
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- BUSINESS
Two firms have no fixed costs and the marginal costs given in the table above. The cheapest way…
If these two firms are somehow making steel without any equipment and therefore have no fixed costs, the cheapest way to make 11 tons of steel would be for Firm A to make 4 tons and Firm B to make…
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- ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST
How can I define abuse of power by vested interests (police, politicians) using events,…
In the play, the government abused its power by having the police cause anarchy so the people were frightened enough to vote for a totalitarian government with absolute control. CHIEF. Those…
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- HISTORY
What were the founding fathers’ motives for creating the Constitution and what was its impact?
There is some amount of debate about the motives of the Framers of the Constitution. There are people who have argued that the Framers were motivated by their own economic interests. These people…
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- SCIENCE
to draw a table listing 6 good reflectors and the 6 poor reflectors
Reflectors are substances that reflect waves (sound, light, etc.). To “reflect” means to “bounce back”. Likewise, poor reflectors are substances that do not reflect waves. Shiny and smooth…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In Act III, Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet, who really wants to fight?
There are two people who want to fight in Act III, Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet: Tybalt and Mercutio. Tybalt wants to fight Romeo, but Romeo refuses, prompting the hotheaded Mercutio to challenge…
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- SCIENCE
In humans, each cell (except for sex cells) has how many chromosomes?
There are 46 chromosomes in human somatic cells, which are called diploid cells (2n = 46). Gametic cells or sexual cells, are the haploid cells with a total of 23 chromosomes (n = 23). Of the 46…
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- HISTORY
“There is an underside to every age about which history does not often speak because history is… 1 image
Howard Zinn takes a very unique approach to the study of American history. It is unique in that he examines history from the perspective of the oppressed. Zinn feels that popular accounts of…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How can I paraphrase Atticus’s speech about Mr. Radley’s right to privacy from To Kill a…
In the story, Jem writes a note to the mysterious Mr. Radley, to invite him out for a dialogue about the intricacies of his daily life. Jem promises Mr. Radley some ice-cream if he obliges him with…
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