Why doesn’t Odysseus reveal himself to his wife?
- HISTORY
What was the name of Cromwell’s military machine?
During the English Civil War Oliver Cromwell’s military machine, The New Model Army, fought to establish their independence from the Crown and Parliament. This group of men became more than just a…
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- HISTORY
What were the two main outcomes of the French Revolution?
The French Revolution was a major political and social event which took place in France between 1789 until 1799. The Revolution dramatically altered the way of life for French people, beginning…
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- HISTORY
How did slavery alter history?
There are many different ways to answer this question and many different paths to explore to be able to answer this question. Throughout all of history there have been examples of slavery and the…
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- HISTORY
Was Andrew Jackson in the right to execute Britain men in the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson was in the right when he executed British men in the Battle of New Orleans. The United States had been at war with Great Britain since 1812 when the War of 1812 began. There had been…
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- HISTORY
Why did President Andrew Jackson want Native Americans living in the southeastern United States…
President Jackson wanted the Indians living in the southeastern United States to move west in order to have access to their land. By the early 1800s, much of the southeastern United States was…
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- HISTORY
To what extent was the Emancipation Proclamation purely military motivated?
Most people assume, and have been taught by popular culture, that when Abraham Lincoln issued the executive order known as the Emancipation Proclamation that he “freed the slaves.” This is not…
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- HISTORY
What is one change that occurred in America as a result of European exploration and colonization?
Probably the most significant development that occurred with respect to the exploration and colonization of the Americas is the destruction of the native cultures that existed on the land. While it…
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- HISTORY
Was the arms race the most important reason for World War I? If yes, why was it?
There were several reasons why World War I began. I will explain some of these so you can decide if the arms race was the most important factor. Militarism, the building up of the military, was…
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- HISTORY
(M. Junius) Brutus was a Republican; and he was also the nephew of (M. Porcius) Cato, who was one of Caesar’s opponents during the end of the Republic. (Cato opposed Caesar’s run for the position…
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- HISTORY
What is the most significant development affecting the United States during the colonial period?
There are several ideas to consider when examining the most significant development affecting United States history during the colonial period. I will explain a few ideas for you to consider. One…
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- HISTORY
Why was the Ishtar Gate built?
The Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II commissioned the construction of the Ishtar Gate circa 575 B.C. as a component of his plan to beautify his empire. As its name indicates, the gate was…
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- HISTORY
Which business tycoons started from modest means and worked their way to the top of the economic…
There is an old English proverb that states “money begets money.” This suggests that you have to be wealthy to acquire real wealth. Throughout the history of the United States, extraordinary people…
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- HISTORY
What were the two worst problems during industrialization and why?
There were several problems during industrialization. One of these was the impact on workers. During the Industrial Revolution, workers found their working conditions had deteriorated. Prior to the…
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- THE PIGMAN
What big ideas about life is John dealing with?
One big life issue that John faces throughout the book is how to deal with drugs and alcohol. John smokes a lot through the book, which is a concern of mine, but I feel that his alcohol drinking…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is Harper Lee’s main idea in her novel To Kill a Mockingbird? Please provide supporting…
Despite its modest size, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird incorporates an incredibly diverse amount of themes. However, if you had to focus on just one of them as the main idea, it would be best…
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- HISTORY
What enabled the pilgrims to survive “the starving time?”
“The Starving Time” refers to the winter of 1609-1610 in the Virginia colony of Jamestown. During this period it is estimated that nearly 3/4 of the English population died of starvation or of…
- HISTORY
Do you agree or disagree with the statement that the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs, which led to…
It is possible to argue this question either way. I will present an argument for each side and you can decide which argument you find more compelling. On the one hand, you can certainly argue that…
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- HISTORY
What was the main issue of the Webster-Hayne debate?
The main issue of the Webster-Hayne Debate was the nature of the country that had been created by the Constitution. The debate can be seen as a precursor to the debate that became important at the…
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- HISTORY
What is the main feature of civilization?
There are many features of a civilization, but the most important characteristic is a surplus of agricultural goods. The surplus of goods creates all of the other characteristics of civilization….
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- HISTORY
What language did Columbus speak in the colonies he settled?
Given that Columbus was from Portugal and spoke Spanish, it is likely that in each of the places he settled he continued to speak Spanish. Certainly the colonists who followed his first discoveries…
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- HISTORY
What were the consequences of the Sharpeville Massacre?
The Sharpsville Massacre was a seminal moment in the history of South Africa. It can be considered the beginning of the international struggle to bring an end to apartheid in South Africa. When…
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- HISTORY
Could American industrial growth have occurred without the industrial giants of the period?
This is, of course, a matter of personal opinion. In addition, it plays into a major controversy in the study of history. This is the controversy over the importance of individuals. Some…
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- HISTORY
Columnist George Will once said words to the effect that the United States was the first nation…
The idea Will is referring to is that “all men are created equal.” This idea was written into the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson. Since 1776, Americans have been defining and…
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- MACBETH
How does Shakespeare use the imagery of blood in Lady Macbeth?
Shakespeare expresses wonderful imagery of blood in Lady Macbeth when she says, “Make thick my blood; stop the access and passage to remorse.” During this time, innocent, wholesome people were…
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- HISTORY
What were Christopher Columbus’ goals?
Christopher Columbus believed, like many other explorers, that there were riches waiting to be found in the New World. Columbus was a sailor and trader who had done business around the…
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- HISTORY
What were three major changes that took place in the United States during Reconstruction?
There were many changes made in the United States during Reconstruction. One of the changes was that the former slaves got more freedom. With the development of the Radical Republican…
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- HISTORY
Explain why Henry VIII wanted to change the religion of England.
King Henry VIII separated from the Roman Catholic Church and founded the Anglican Church (Church of England) because Pope Clement VII refused to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. Catherine…
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- HISTORY
What were two limitations of the Emancipation Proclamation?
There were a few limitations of the Emancipation Proclamation. The Emancipation Proclamation stated that the slaves were free in the South. This was one limitation. Since it was viewed as a…
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- HISTORY
The Cold War began at the end of World War II for several reasons. The United States and the Soviet Union had economic and political systems that were opposites of each other. The Soviet Union…
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- HISTORY
Explain Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan including what he proposed, and why he proposed it?
Once the Constitution was ratified, Alexander Hamilton proposed a financial plan for our country. Hamilton knew it was important for our country to pay our debt. If we were going to be taken…
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- HISTORY
What year was Christopher Columbus born?
Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 in Genoa Italy to a middle class family. He began sailing when he was only 14 years old. Christopher Columbus is famous for his multiple voyages to the…
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- HISTORY
The quick and easy answer is that globalization is not fair. Multiple reasons exist concerning why this is the case, but perhaps the most compelling reason is the following: The concept of…
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- HISTORY
About how many years passed between the time the Germans first settled in the Roman Empire, and…
The first Germans to enter the Roman Empire did so around AD 166. Odoacer was proclaimed king in 476 AD after he defeated Orestes at the city of Piacenza. Approximately 310 years passed between…
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- HISTORY
What was the tone in Tocqueville’s letter about the treatment of the Indians written in 1831?
On Christmas Day in 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville wrote a letter to his mother in which he described the forced removal of Native Indian tribes in the Mississippi region. At the beginning of the…
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- HISTORY
What happened to Europe’s political situation after the fall of Rome?
The Fall of Rome was not one immediate collapse of the Empire, but a progressive weakening of Roman territory and government, culminating in 476 CE with the deposition of the Roman Emperor. A…
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- HISTORY
What has happened repeatedly throughout the history of vietnam?
There are two things that stand as constants in the history of Vietnam. First, the country has, until relatively recently, been ruled by emperors throughout its history. Dynastic rule in Vietnam…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Is big government a good thing or a bad thing?
This is really a loaded question, one that cannot be answered objectively. The real problem here is that people cannot agree on whether a given amount of government is “big.” Conservatives…
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- THE SCARLET IBIS
What factors might make Doodle identify with the bird in “The Scarlet Ibis”?
Both Doodle and the Ibis are out of place. Doodle’s family recognizes his vulnerability and therefore they treat him as if he could die at any moment. They care for him but regard him as somewhat…
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- LITERATURE
What does the poem “Reminiscing” by Ralph Cortez mean?
To me, the poem is about remembering being a child during the summertime decades ago. Not having the worries of being older and having work to do and people depending on you. Days when we would use…
- SOCIAL SCIENCES
The bill that reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, formally known as the No…
One way to determine the effectiveness of the Every Child Can Achieve Act (ECAA) is to examine how some of the changes in assessment and federal mandates impact teaching and learning. One of the…
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- HISTORY
Discuss what historical records reveal about religious life in either Africa, India, China or the…
I will address religious life in India, as inferred from historical records. India is a religiously diverse country. It is the birthplace of the Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Sikh religious…
- THE SEAFARER
What is the rhythm of “The Seafarer”?
“The Seafarer”, like most Anglo-Saxon or Old English poetry (including Beowulf) is written in what is known as strong-stress or alliterative meter. Unlike modern English poetry, in which feet are…
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- LITERATURE
Similes are literary devices used to make direct comparisons of two things or ideas that are similar. They generally use the words “like” or “as.” On the other hand, metaphors make…
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- MONSTER
What causes Steve to get involved with the others in planning the robbery?
Throughout the novel, Steve Harmon is a relatively innocent young man who is looking to gain respect throughout his community by hanging with a rough crowd. Steve has a desire to be tough like…
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- JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH
What events in A Journey to the Center of the Earth have lots of action?
If you are hoping for action packed sequences like what happen in an Avengers movie, then you are not going to find them in this book. That doesn’t mean there are not exciting and tense parts…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What is Ralph’s epiphany in Chapter 5 in Lord of the Flies?
Ralph has an epiphany that, as chief, he must be able to think things through in a logical step-by-step manner. He recognizes that Piggy is quite able to do this. Ralph becomes adept at thinking…
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- LUNCH MONEY
What do you learn during Greg and Maura’s argument in Andrew Clements’s Lunch Money?
One of the most important lessons we learn during Greg and Maura’s argument in Andrew Clements’ Lunch Money is we all have the freedom to express ourselves. Greg starts the argument because he…
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- HISTORY
Why doesn’t Odysseus reveal himself to his wife? 1 image
In Book 16 of The Odyssey, Odysseus and his son Telemachus plot how they will subdue the many suitors who have taken up residence in his home, waiting for Penelope to accept that Odysseus is dead…
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- THE JOY LUCK CLUB
In The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan, analyze how Waverly learned “invisible strength” from her mother…
Waverly’s mother teaches her the art of invisible strength by not making things easy for her. Waverly says that her mother taught her the art of invisible strength when she was young, “a strategy…
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- SCIENCE
Ms. Toehank’s class measured the volume of a rock. The starting volume of the water is 30 ml and…
The question is probably about the water displacement method for measuring the volume of an irregularly shaped object. The measurement is done by using a graduated cylinder with a set amount…
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