Which historical event BEST demonstrates the operation of checks and balances? A) The Senate approved the appointment of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court. B) South Carolina seceded from the Union over the issues of slavery and States rights. C) President George Washington used the Army to suppress a tax rebellion by Pennsylvania farmers. D) President Dwight D. Eisenhower sent Federal troops to enforce the integration of public schools in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Consumers should consider the aims of the company advertising the product, the potential inclusion of advertising costs in the product price, and how advertising may influence market competition and product pricing.

When considering the price of a product as advertised, consumers should take into account several factors. Firstly, who owns the product and what they gain from advertising it. Companies use advertisements as a means to increase product awareness and influence consumer choice, aiming to boost sales and, subsequently, profits. The goals of these companies often extend beyond financial gains, aiming to build brand loyalty and shape consumer perceptions. Secondly, the cost of advertising itself may be reflected in the product price. Advertising is expensive, and firms spend significantly to ensure their products are noticed.

This expense might contribute to a higher product price for consumers. Lastly, consumers should consider the potential manipulation of demand and barriers to entry that advertising can create. By fostering intense brand loyalty through advertising, companies can maintain higher prices and deter new entrants, limiting competition.

Letter C is correct.

In fact, The Ku Klux Klan was a secret white supremacist group in the U.S which main purpose was to promote violence against jews, black people, and other minorities. By using terrorist methods, these Klans intimidated black voters and Republicans and prevented them from voting and participating in politics. However, in Reconstruction Era, the red shirts had a strong desire to overthrow the reconstruction government and were the ones who used force to terrorize and intimidate freedman and prevent them from voting.

The Haitian revolution was the first movement in this kind in Latin america who lasted during 1791 until 1804 and it ended with the slavery abolition in Saint-Dominique french colony and the proclamation of the first Haiti empire.

The Cuban revolution was the result of the fight between the dictator Fulgencio Batista and the Fidel Castro´s guerrilla organization, deriving in the victory of the second one and the fall of the first one and it took place between 1953 and 1959.

The dominican republican revolution is also called "guerra de abril", "revolucion de abril" took place between april 24th and september 3rd, 1965, and it began when civilians and military supporters of the president Juan Bosch derrocated to the president Donald Reid Cabral.

Answers A and D are incorrect.

The idea of Détente grew as the United States, the Soviet Union and their respective allies sought to reduce the risk of nuclear war. Nevertheless, the Communists used subtle methods of repression: intimidation, imprisonment, refusal of access to studies, refusal to work or dismissal for political reasons.

The legitimacy of communism has been destroyed by the regular condemnation of these practices by the international press because one of the central objectives of the West was the promotion of human rights.

Answer C is the correct answer

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The possible answer is: Responses may vary, but should contain some or all of the following information: Most American Indians were forced to lease valuable land to drillers. Although they were paid for the right to use the land, all mineral rights and profits from drilling went to the oil companies. Only the Osage tribe retained their mineral rights. These rights ended up being so valuable that dozens of tribe members were murdered for their oil wealth.

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the answer is 2 march 1962  - Burmese General Ne Win led a military coup d'etat in Burma.

Answer: The right answer is 1962.

Explanation: Just to elaborate a little on the answer, it can also be added that General Ne Win (1911-2002), acting as Army Chief of Staff, had been previously in charge of bringing a relative and temporary stability to the republic, who had gained its independence from England in 1948. However, that stability did not last, and on March 2, 1962, he staged a coup d’état, becoming Prime Minister and head of the state. Ne Win suspended the constitution and placed the army in control of virtually all aspects of governement. Education, health care and economy were nationalized, and protests from students, workers, and political opponents were violently suppressed. He resigned from power in 1988.    

b. to stall or pervent voting on a bill in question

A filibuster is the method used by congress to debate over a topic. In this method, certain members of congress would debate over a specific bill. This can be very lengthy and It is usually used to delay the bill from being passed.

To imply the definition on this question, it can be used to stall or prevent voting on a bill in question.

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B. to stall or prevent voting on a bill in question

B is the correct answer.

As a result of Washington's choice, each Executive Department head is known as the "Secretary"

The State Department is led by the Secretary of State, The Treasury Department is led by the Secretary of the Treasury and so forth.

To run the department within the Executive Branch, people choose  secretary.

Executive branches are the administrative arms of the U.S. President. There are currently 15 such executive branches. They look after the enforcement of laws.

In order to run each department of the Executive Branch, the people select a Secretary except the Department of Justice, which is headed by the Attorney General.

Therefore, option B aptly describes the statements.

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The correct answer is that the refugees were forced into camps. Many of them were founded in 1948/49 and were stationed in the Gaza Strip (Al-Shati, Bureij, Jabalia Camp...), the West Bank (F'ara, Jalazone, Dhelsheh...), Syria (Sbeineh, Neirab, Homs...), Lebanon (Bourj el-Barajneh, Ain al-Hilweh, El-Buss...) and Jordan (Zarqa).

During the First World War the North American Navy was very small compared to the armies mobilized by the European armies. With the declaration of war of the USA to Germany in April of 1917, the Congress approved an Act creating the Selective Service System. This law gave the president - W. Wilson at that time - the power of conscription, calling men for military service. The system consisted of a classification of five levels and expanded the previously allowed ages. By the end of the recluting days, it had achieved more than two million volunteers. This conscription campaign was very successful because it was accompanied by a strong publicity that encouraged men to a patriotic attitude, which guaranteed a high success rate. This recruitment system was left without effect in 1920.

A). The division of Germany among the Allied powers.

the answer is environmental factors

Answer:environmental

Explanation:

George Herbert Mead was a philosopher, sociologist and psychologist, as well as one of the founders of Symbolic Interactionism. He wrote about the nature and development of self.

To Mead, the state in which children imitate people around them, is the Preparatory Stage (from the moment of birth to about age 2 or 3).

During Preparatory Stage(about age 2 or less) ,children imitate the people around them.

The other 2 stages are Play Stage:children role play specific people and

Game Stage : children learn their role in relation to others and how to take on the role of everyone else in a game.

In the south, many African Americans were captured, auctioned, and were forced to be slaves. Many worked in fields. While most wanted to escape, plenty of them were found hiding and were killed. However in the West, African Americans found new homes and jobs. Many lived happily there but some still thought of the south where their family members or children were.

The South was primarily agricultural and rural. Moreover, prior to 1865, the largest workforce in the South was enslaved Fewer opportunities existed for immigrants in this region than in the bustling urban areas of the North. The answer is C.

Final answer:

Slaves handling nearly all labor needs in the South reduced the necessity for immigrant labor, making the South unattractive for immigration due to social climate and lack of economic opportunities.

Explanation:

The correct answer that best describes why there was no significant need for immigrants to live in the South is primarily C. Slaves handled nearly all the labor needs. The southern economy was heavily dependent on slavery before the Civil War and slaves were the main source of labor, particularly in the agricultural sector. This reduced the demand for immigrant labor. Furthermore, the lack of major ports and manufacturing jobs, and the non-availability of farmland made the South unattractive to immigrants. Additionally, the social climate and entrenched institution of slavery in the South were uninviting for immigrants seeking new opportunities.

The legislation that most closely matches the work of Ida Tarbell is the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890. This law was introduced to prevent the formation and operation of monopolies in the oil industry. It is believed that Tarbell's story, The History of the Standard Oil Company, contributed to the collapse of Standard Oil, which happened when the US Supreme Court ruled that the company in question was violating the Sherman Anti-Trust Act.

Answer:

The Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890

Explanation:

Because it was designed to prevent the formation and operation of monopolies, the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890 is the legislation that was most closely related to the work of Ida Tarbell. The History of Standard Oil Company was credited with contributing to the breakup of Standard Oil, which came about when the Supreme Court of the United States found the company to be violating the Sherman Antitrust Act.

Absolutism refers to a system where monarchs like Louis XIV, Tsar Peter the Great, and Tokugawa Ieyasu held centralized and ultimate power, ruling by divine right and without parliamentary or nobiliary checks, shaping national strength and policies unilaterally.

Absolutism in the Rule of Louis XIV, Tsar Peter the Great, and Tokugawa Ieyasu

Absolutism implies the centralization of political power in the hands of a monarch who reigns with unlimited authority over the state. Such rulers are characterized by their assertion of ultimate power and lack of checks from any parliamentary or nobiliary constraints. In the case of Louis XIV of France, also known as the "Sun King," absolutism reached its peak as he centralized the government and ruled by divine right, a concept indicating that his power to govern was given by God, rendering him unanswerable to earthly counterparts. Louis XIV's regime centralized power to such an extent that he reduced the role of nobility in governance and stopped convening advisory bodies like the Estates General, claiming direct control over laws, administration, and taxation.

Tsar Peter the Great similarly exhibited absolutist tendencies in Russia, focusing on modernization and expansion of his empire along Western lines while centralizing power and enforcing his will upon the nobility and the church. In Japan, Tokugawa Ieyasu established the Tokugawa shogunate, an absolutist regime where the shogun held ultimate power over the daimyo and effectively controlled the emperor, establishing a period of peace and central governance known as the Edo period.

These monarchs are prime examples of absolute monarchies during the 17th and 18th centuries, where a single ruler held all political power based on their belief in divine providence or divine rule, making decisions to increase their personal power and leveraging it for national strength and international influence.

The correct answer is that the soil became too salty for crops to grow, which led to the decline of the Indus Valley civilization. The drought caused by this salinity generated a great decrease in the commercial capacity of this civilization against the Egyptians and Mesopotamians, who where de facto those who supported the consumption of the Indus civilization through the exchange of goods.

1. Incorrect. This is not a cause by itself. It would be the result for another circunstances, for example changes in the structure of the river, quality of rain water or types of farming.

2. Correct. This could be a possible cause. Geological movements in the nearby mountain systems could cause changes in the course of the rivers and with it, the desertification and the fall in disuse of the water systems, drainage and irrigation of the city.

3. Incorrect. This is not a cause. This could be the consequence of the decrease in the quality or quantity of the products they used for trade, both agricultural and ceramic or some difficulty in the means of transport that linked them to trade routes.

4. Incorrect. Animal diseases could not be a cause, but a consequence of something more serious on an environmental scale. Having the ability to trade, the death of animals could have determined a momentary change in their eating habits, but no more.

The harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles put Germany in a situation that allowed the rise of Hitler and the Nazis, leading to World War II.

The Treaty of Versailles, which came out of the Paris Peace Conference in 1919, was very punitive towards Germany.  Germany was forced to admit responsibility for causing the Great War (World War I).  We now call that "the war guilt" clause of the treaty.  Germany also was forced to pay large reparation payments to the Allies (who opposed Germany in the war).   Germany also had to give up large portions of its territory and lost colonial territories.  And the German military had major restrictions imposed on it -- it had to be a volunteer military only, of no more than 100,000 men, and they could not have an air force.

The German economy and national pride were deeply wounded by the terms imposed by the Treaty of Versailles.  Coupled with that, the Great Depression (which had worldwide impact) made the economic situation even worse.  The bad situation in Germany made it possible for a radical leader like Hitler, making all sorts of bold promises, to win over enough people to rise to power.  Hitler promised a return to national greatness and fiercely rebuilt Germany as a military machine.  The rise of Hitler and the Nazis brought about World War II in Europe.

After World War I, Germany experienced severe economic hardships, highlighted by hyperinflation, unemployment, and the burdens of the Treaty of Versailles. These conditions set the stage for political unrest, propelling extremist parties such as the Nazis to the forefront of German politics. The political effect was a destabilization of the Weimar Republic and the eventual rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, leading to authoritarian rule over Germany.

The Great Depression and the economic difficulties post-World War I created a perfect storm for the Nazi Party's ascendancy. The punitive reparations and military restrictions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles bred resentment and national humiliation. Coupled with the global economic downturn, this led to widespread unemployment and poverty, stirring anger and desperation among the German people. The Weimar Republic, perceived as weak and ineffective, failed to manage these crises, driving citizens towards extremist solutions. The Nazi Party, exploiting the social and economic turmoil, promoted a strong, unified Germany and found scapegoats for the nation's woes. Hitler's charismatic oratory and propaganda efforts convinced many that the Nazis could restore Germany's former glory, culminating in their democratic electoral success and Hitler's eventual appointment as Chancellor, which marked a significant political shift in Germany and Europe.

The main reason why the Han dynasty and the Western Roman Empire collapsed was immigration. The Hun dynasty suffered emigration of nomadic people to northern China and the Western Roman Empire was invaded by  Germanic invaders (Vandals, Ostrogoths, and Visigoths).

Answer:

All three fell because of internal conflicts and external invaders.

      1.   The way the Mexica interacted with the environment was impacted by the location of Tenochtitlan because it was founded on a small island within Lake Texcoco and it was connected to the mainland by bridges and causeways leading to the north, south and west, these causeways were interrupted by bridges that allowed canoes and other water traffic to pass freely (these bridges were movable, so the people were able to pull them away, if necessary, to defend the city. All sections of the city could be visited either on foot or via canoe because it was interlaced with a series of canals.    

      2.   Economically the role the city played a role in agriculture and commerce, basically, commerce was to be realized by barter and they used, as a type of coin, grains of cocoa and also beans.

      3.    This term was applied to anyone originating from the vast Northern and Central Asian landmass which was back then known as the Tartary and was dominated by several mostly Turco-Mongol empires and kingdoms.  More recently, however, the term refers to speak one of the Turkic languages.  The Tatar clan still exists among the Mongols, Hazaras and Uzbeks.

      4.   Pastoralism is a branch of agriculture concerned with the raising of livestock. It is the care, tending and use of animals such as cattle, camels, goats, yaks, llamas, reindeers, horses and sheep.  They moved all the time to find better pastures for their animals.

      4.    There is greatly  gender inequality: Men lead the community or tribe, worth is quantified by size of herd, control the herd and are responsible for defense of the herd, on the other hand, women care for the children in the family unit and for others, are responsible for things like cleaning, cooking and maintenance, milking livestock and have a miniscule political and economic power in community .

      5.   In Europe, women were used in commerce which promoted them more freedom.   In most cultures and religions did not have  an equal status to a man and were only useful to bear children and they were looked at as subservient, obedient creatures.  Choosing a spouse who was a good worker and winning an appropriate dowry or inheritance were vital ingredients of family life.  Adult men and women roughly divided labor between field and household.

The American principle of justice holds that every person, regardless of their wealth or power, is accountable if they break the law. This embodies the rule of law inherent in the American judicial system, ensuring equal treatment and guaranteeing the right to a fair trial.

The correct answer to the question, 'Which statement about the American principle of justice is true?' is option A: Any person, no matter how wealthy or powerful, is held accountable if he or she breaks a law. This statement embodies the principle of rule of law inherent in the American justice system. Under this principle, everyone is subject to the law and can be held accountable for their actions regardless of their status. The American justice system, based on the Constitution, maintains that everyone has the right to due process and equal protection. This means that every citizen must be treated equally under the law, and that the government ensures a fair trial by providing a balanced and impartial tribunal. While it's important to know that every system has its flaws, the foundational principles of the American judicial system work towards combating these issues and upholding the law.

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There are several skills that historians need to be able to perform their activities, but among them, three that are very important are: Interpretation, comparison and contextualization. Contextualization, is, basically, the ability to place knowledge within a context and understand said knowledge under the light of a time, a place, a society, a culture and a series of events that are interconnected. And it allows a historian to draw conclusions that are free from any guessing or misinterpretation. One scenario in which a historian might apply this very important skill would be understanding the reasoning behind an event like the Cold War. What led to it? What were the reasons behind it? And a historian might learn by applying contextualization that it is impossible to understand an event like the Cold War unless he/she understands the mindset and complexity of beliefs, customs and ways of thinking and acting that took place during such a time.

Historical thinking skills crucial for historians include critical thinking, analysis, and creativity. Using critical thinking, a historian can evaluate primary documents to understand deeply the complexities of the Civil Rights Movement. This skill leads to a more nuanced historical perspective.

Historians utilize a variety of historical thinking skills to understand and interpret the past. These skills include critical thinking, which allows historians to evaluate sources and arguments; analysis, which aids in understanding complex historical data; and creativity, which is essential for forming novel interpretations of historical events.

To elaborate on the skill of critical thinking, imagine a historian analyzing primary documents from the Civil Rights Movement. By critically evaluating these sources, considering their authors, intents, and contexts, the historian can understand the motivations behind actions taken during that period and gain insight into the social and political dynamics at play. This skill enables historians to construct a more nuanced and accurate representation of the past.

By applying critical thinking, historians can uncover biases, establish credibility, and ultimately provide a clearer picture of history, offering invaluable insight to readers and contributing to a more informed society.

Apart from the physical torture that they were submitted to, I believe the Jews were made to feel as if they weren't even human in the first place.

The phrase Arbeit macht frei, (which means Work sets you free), was often seen at the entrance of many concentration camps, and it summarizes the idea of having to be productive, in the way a machine would be, in order to one day prove to be worthy of the freedom that they were robbed of. I believe this would lead to feelings of despair, deep sadness, and anger towards their abusers, and the frustration of being unable to work more and more, as their health deteriorated progressively.

For me, a person's value goes beyond the material aspect of what they can produce. Even in today's context, people are way more than the money on their bank account or their possessions, they have an intrinsic value as a human being, with their own perspective of the world and principles on which they base their lives.

During the Holocaust, the Nazis implemented a process called "The Selection" in concentration camps, where they determined the fate of prisoners. The Jews, in particular, suffered greatly under Nazi rule, being targeted as scapegoats for Germany's economic troubles.

During the Holocaust, the Nazis implemented a process called "The Selection" in concentration camps, where they determined the fate of prisoners. This process involved separating prisoners into two groups: those who were deemed fit for forced labor and those who were sent to the gas chambers for immediate extermination. The Jews, in particular, suffered greatly under Nazi rule, being targeted as scapegoats for Germany's economic troubles. It is important to note that the worth of a human being is not determined by their ability to produce something; such a belief was a result of the Nazis' distorted and discriminatory ideology.

Marcus Garvey organized the first international racial conference in NYC.

Marcus Garvey, a black nationalist, who was born in Jamaica, was the founder of the Pan-Africanism movement, which aimed to bring together and connect all persons of African heritage.

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Federalists. Along with John Jay and Alexander Hamilton, James Madison penned The Federalist Papers. The supporters of the proposed Constitution called themselves "Federalists." Their adopted name implied a commitment to a loose, decentralized system of government.

Businessmen and New Englanders.

The correct answer is B. The government's response to the earthquake was widely criticized by the Mexican society, being seen incompetent to solve the problems generated by the phenomenom. Due to the fact that most of the collapsed buildings were of recent construction and public works projects (bridges, stadiums, routes, public buildings, etc), the government was seen at fault due to mismanagement and corruption in these constructions.

Your answer is government officials for failure to respond quickly.

egypitan is three seasons with  120 days each

The seasonal differences between Egypt and the standard seasons in the USA are due to Earth's axial tilt and latitude. Egypt experiences a wet and dry season, while the USA has more pronounced seasonal changes and distinct seasons of winter, spring, summer, and fall due to the angle and duration of sunlight received.

The seasonal differences between Egypt and the standard seasons in the USA are influenced by the Earth's axial tilt and latitude. Near the equator, where Egypt is closer to, the length of day and night remains roughly consistent throughout the year. As a result, seasons are often distinguished by the amount of rainfall, leading to a wet and dry season, rather than temperature fluctuations. In contrast, in the USA, especially at higher latitudes, there are more pronounced seasonal changes due to the Earth's tilt. During the summer, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, resulting in longer days and more direct sunlight, thus warmer temperatures. In winter, the opposite occurs, and the hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, causing shorter days and less direct sunlight, leading to cooler temperatures.

At the equinoxes, both hemispheres receive equal sunlight, leading to approximately 12 hours of day and night. The difference in the length of days and the angle at which the Sun's rays hit the Earth's surface contribute to the variations in temperature between seasons. In the USA, this leads to the distinct seasons of winter, spring, summer, and fall.

Woodrow Wilson, a Democrat, benefitted greatly from Teddy Roosevelt splitting the Republican vote.

Wilson would go on to defeat Roosevelt, Taft, and Eugene Debs (the Socialist candidate) to be elected President.

Many in the Republican party held this loss against Roosevelt, prompting him to withdraw from public life for a spell.