What would have happened if we had not become independent in 1776?

August 16, 2018 Educator

SCIENCE

when an unbalanced force acts on an object, what does the force do?

An unbalanced force is a force that, when resolved into vector components, will not cancel out, creating some net force (or a force component) on the object. Hence, when an unbalanced force is…

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SCIENCE

Why is conduction essential for an electrical circuit?

Electricity is the flow of charge carriers in a circuit, through a transmission medium. The charge carriers are free valence electrons, whose conduction determines whether we have flow of current…

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SCIENCE

When water changes from a liquid to a gas the process is called __________

The process of conversion of a substance from liquid to gaseous state is called evaporation. When water evaporates we obtain the gaseous form of water, commonly known as steam. This conversion…

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SCIENCE

what represents the electron dot formula of the compound being formed? 1 image

The compound being formed here is Lithium Fluoride, LiF. It is an ionic compound and is formed by ionic bonding between lithium and fluorine. Lithium has one valence electron, since it has an…

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THANK YOU, M’AM

How does the short story “Thank you, M’am” have allegory?

Thank You, M’am by Langston Hughes is a short story which contains a powerful message. Mrs. Jones is not about to miss this opportunity to teach Roger a lesson. She does not behave as Roger…

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CONTENTS OF THE DEAD MAN’S POCKET

List the most important things in Tom’s life throughout the story, “Contents of the Dead Man’s…

Jack Finney’s “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket” presents a character driven by the eagerness to succeed in business who arranges his priorities into a faulty order because of his desire for…

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SCIENCE

What is the type of this electron behavior? a A substance that contains only nonmetals b… 1 image

To understand the electrons’ behavior, we need to understand the differences between the electrons of a metal and a non-metal. Both metals and non-metals have valence electrons, but while the…

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HISTORY

Should people’s rights should be up to the states or should the Federal government step in and…

The tension between states’ power and federal power has existed since this country began. The Constitution is meant to strike a balance between the power of the states and the power of the federal…

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HISTORY

What did the government do as a response to the stock market crash?

When the stock market crashed, our economy went into a depression. At first, the government did very little. President Hoover believed in a laissez-faire philosophy. This meant Hoover believed…

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HISTORY

What is the evolution of the USA’s interests and policies in the Middle East since the Second…

The United States became interested and involved in the Middle East after World War II ended. There are several reasons for this. After World War II, we were concerned the Soviet Union would spread…

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SCIENCE

What is the formula of the compound being formed here by the process of ionic bonding? 1 image

The answer is calcium bromide, CaBr2CaBr2 . Calcium has 2 valence electrons, as seen from the electron dot formula. It readily donates them to achieve stable electronic configuration and forms the…

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HISTORY

When was the Irish Civil War?

The Irish Civil War began on June 28, 1922, and was a conflict between Irish Nationalists and Irish Republicans over the Anglo-Irish Treaty. This treaty had ended the Irish War of Independence…

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HISTORY

Why did Vikings name their swords?

Vikings named their swords because they were a status symbol and carried religious connotations. Swords became part of the Vikings’ family heritage and were passed down through generations. The…

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HISTORY OF THE PELOPONNESIAN WAR

Who fought in the Peloponnesian war? What was one cause of the war?

At the end of the Persian wars, Athens became extraordinarily powerful, looting the treasury of the Delian league for an extensive program of rebuilding and forcing was were almost equal allies to…

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HISTORY

Was Elizabeth I an absolute ruler or a monarch?

Elizabeth I ruled England from 1558-1603; she was the last monarch of the famed Tudor dynasty. Her reign is classified as that of a monarch rather than an absolute ruler. Absolute rulers (who may…

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HISTORY

How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?

The War of 1812 impacted the U.S. economy. Two of the causes of the war were that the British were interfering with our trade and impressing our sailors. Britain was upset that we continued to…

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NIGHT

In Night, the young man, just before his hanging, shouts out “Long live liberty! My curse on…

This is a good question. Elie agreed with the cry for freedom and hatred for the Germans. These words also instilled a feeling of defiance in Elie. We know this, because after the hanging, he said…

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HISTORY

How does Martin Luther continue to affect our lives today?

The primary way Martin Luther continues to affect our lives today is by starting the Protestant Reformation, which has altered the form of Christianity in many countries. When Martin Luther lived…

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HISTORY

To what extent did the powers of the government in Britain increase during the First World War?

It was the Defence of the Realm Act, introduced in August 1914, which enhanced the powers of the British government during the First World War. This growth in power really was considerable: the Act…

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HISTORY

Where did Christopher Columbus really land when he thought he was in Asia?

In August of 1492, Christopher Columbus headed west across the Atlantic Ocean in a quest for a sea route to India. In October of the same year, he made landfall in a new world. Columbus believed…

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HISTORY

Why was the Zenger trial important?

The Zenger Trial was a very important court case. This court case established the concept of freedom of the press. John Peter Zenger was jailed for writing critical articles about the actions of…

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SCIENCE

Which atom would show ionic bonding with Calcium? 1 image

Ionic bonds are formed between atoms donating and accepting electron/s. In simpler terms, an eletropositive atom will donate electrons to achieve eletroneutrality (or noble gas configuration),…

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HISTORY

When Columbus landed on a Caribbean island, what was he looking for?

When Christopher Columbus landed on an island in the Caribbean in the year 1492, he was actually looking for Asia. He had no idea that there could be another landmass between Europe and Asia….

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THROUGH THE TUNNEL

In “Through the Tunnel,” what does contrition mean?

“Contrition” is a noun that names the feeling of being sorry or regretful for one’s behavior. It also implies some guilt and remorse for this behavior. So, when Jerry’s mother sees that he is…

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HISTORY

What were the great achievements of American women during World War I?

Women played a big role during World War I. When the men went off to fight in the war, many women took over the jobs in the industries where the men had been working. These jobs were essential to…

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HATCHET

Why was the tornado a good thing for Brian in the book Hatchet?

The tornado sequence happens in chapter 16 of the book. On the whole, Brian is not having a good day in chapter 16. It starts off easily enough, but by the end of the chapter Brian has been…

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SCIENCE

What is an example of a limiting factor that humans use to control the carrying capacity of an…

The carrying capacity of an ecosystem can be defined as the maximum number of organisms (or a particular species) that can be indefinitely supported. The carrying capacity includes parameters such…

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LAW AND POLITICS

Commonalities exist between the philosophies of John Locke and Thomas Jefferson. These are evident in “Two Treatises of Government” written by John Locke, and in the Declaration of Independence…

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THE CRUCIBLE

Can you help me write a thesis statement? In The Crucible, explain the point the playwright,…

Your thesis is about the how an intolerant authority can destroy the lives of the people it is supposed to guide or protect. We know how they destroy people’s lives in this play. There are…

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THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND

In “The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” why is Roylott a doctor and why is it important for him…

Roylott is a doctor because, as Holmes points out, doctors make excellent murderers. In terms of the story, it is significant that Roylott is a doctor because it makes the fact that he is a…

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SHOOTING AN ELEPHANT

What topics can be developed in the essay “Shooting an Elephant”?

“Shooting an Elephant” is a thought-provoking essay which has a number of interesting topics that can be further developed. One idea is to look at the nature and function of British imperialism….

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CHEE’S DAUGHTER

What settings are found in Juanita Platero and Siyowin Miller’s short story “Chee’s Daughter”?

Setting essentially refers to the time and location in which a story takes place. Yet, setting also helps establish the mood of a story; therefore, setting can also refer to what society is like…

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THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND

In addition to the sickness, what other conditions lead the mob to attack Hannah’s house in…

In Elizabeth George Speare’s award-winning young reader’s novel The Witch of Blackbird Pond, prior to the moment the mob decides to storm Hannah’s house, a great deal happened to upset the colony…

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ALL THE YEARS OF HER LIFE

In Morley Callaghan’s short story “All The Years of Her Life,” what is Alfred’s first reaction…

In Morley Callaghan’s short story “All The Years of Her Life,” when the drugstore owner Sam Carr accuses Alfred Higgins of theft, Alfred’s first reaction is one of denial.When Mr. Carr first says…

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RAYMOND’S RUN

What are main ideas in Toni Cade Bambara’s short story “Raymond’s Run”?

One major theme in Toni Cade Bambara’s short story “Raymond’s Run” concerns finding one’s true identity. At first, the protagonist nicknamed Squeaky identifies herself as only a super fast runner,…

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O CAPTAIN

In his poem “O Captain! My Captain!” how does poet Walt Whitman capture his and the country’s…

In his beautiful poem titled “O Captain! My Captain!,” poet Walt Whitman likens Abraham Lincoln to the captain of a ship and his government to a ship through what is actually a very famous metaphor…

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OSCAR WILDE

In “The Nightingale and the Rose,” what do you think the color of the rose might symbolize?

Oscar Wilde uses his short story “The Nightingale and the Rose” to satirize Romanticism. Literature of the Romantic period focused on the individual and placed value in intense emotions above…

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THE SCARLET IBIS

In James Hurst’s short story “The Scarlet Ibis,” what does the red symbolize?

In the short story “The Scarlet Ibis,” author James Hurst uses the large, red exotic bird, called a scarlet ibis, to parallel his character Doodle and to symbolize characteristics that make us…

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DULCE ET DECORUM EST

In Dulce Et Decorum Est, what is the narrator’s attitude or tone toward war and the use of the…

The phrase “dulce et decorum est” is taken from the first line of the fifth stanza of Horace’s Ode 3.2, a work that was widely studied in secondary schools in the original Latin in Owens’ period…

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ESSAY LAB

I’m writing an autobiography about what I like to do and I don’t know how to start it.

Staring at a blank piece of paper wondering what to say in your first sentence can be difficult. The way to start your writing process is not to worry about the first sentence of your finished…

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TO BUILD A FIRE

What are some ideas for an essay on “How to Build a Fire” by Jack London?

If the essay topic is wide open, then I recommend your essay be a character analysis. In order to do that, you will need to make the dog a character. Then focus one paragraph about how they are…

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MACBETH

What quotations depict the role of fate or destiny in Macbeth?

In Macbeth, the witches are harbingers of fate and destiny, and they lay the thematic foundation of the play at the end of the first scene in Act 1 when they say: “Fair is foul, and foul is fair.”…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How did Atticus influence Scout and Jem?

Atticus influenced Scout and Jem in many ways. Let me give a few examples. First, Atticus taught Jem and Scout what true courage was. True courage is the ability to do what is right even if you…

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THE CRUCIBLE

In The Crucible, how would you describe Reverend Hale in acts one and two? What are three words…

One word that I would use to describe Reverend Hale in Act One is “arrogant.” When he returns to Salem in Act Four, he says to Elizabeth, “I came into this village like a bridegroom to his…

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LANDRY NEWS

Why was Cara angry in the fourth grade in Andrew Clements’ Landry News?

By chapter 5 of Andrew Clements’ Landry News, the narrator explains that Cara grew angry in the fourth grade, the previous year of the story, when her father divorced her mother. Cara had felt…

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SONNET 18

Does the last couplet in Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 follow the rhyme scheme GG?

William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” is a completely regular English or Shakespearean sonnet. In terms of meter, Sonnet 18 is written in iambic pentameter,…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In Chapter 13 of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” who arrived at the Finch house?

In Chapter 13, Aunt Alexandra arrives at the Finch house. Aunt Alexandra and Atticus decided that it was best for Scout to have a feminine influence in her life before Scout becomes a young woman….