The Age of Discovery or Age of Exploration was a period from the early 15th century that continued into the early 17th century, during which European ships traveled around the world to search for new trading routes and partners. They were in search of trading goods such as gold, silver and spices. What were the … Read more
Zero-tolerance policies in the United States became widespread in 1994, after federal legislation required states to expel for one year any student who brought a firearm to school, or lose all federal funding. Which policy requires school officials to severely punish or expel any student? Often zero-tolerance policies in schools funnel students into this pipeline. … Read more
1946 Britain decides on to grant independence to India and cabinet mission is dispatched to India to discuss modalities for transfer of power 26 November 1949 Constituent Assembly adopts final draft making it official 26 January 1950 Entry into force of the new constitution When was our Constitution formed? It is a Sovereign Socialist Secular … Read more
Eisenhower, a Republican, took office as president following his victory over Democrat Adlai Stevenson in the 1952 presidential election. John F. Kennedy succeeded him after winning the 1960 presidential election. What were Eisenhower’s policies? In domestic affairs, Eisenhower supported a policy of “modern Republicanism” that occupied a middle ground between liberal Democrats and the conservative … Read more
Possible meaning: This saying implies that there are times when we should think for ourselves and not obey every rule blindly. Where did the phrase rules are meant to be broken come from? Rules are made to be broken (General MacArthur) During the Korean War, MacArthur had wanted to carry out bombs against China and … Read more
A convention of delegates from all the states except Rhode Island met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in May of 1787. Known as the Constitutional Convention, at this meeting it was decided that the best solution to the young country’s problems was to set aside the Articles of Confederation and write a new constitution. What was the … Read more
A compelling story. Inspirations for your research interests. Your motivation for applying to grad school. Strong writing skills. Explanations for any changes or problems in your academic career. What should a personal statement include for grad school? A compelling story. Inspirations for your research interests. Your motivation for applying to grad school. Strong writing skills. … Read more
Strength, durability and impact resistance. Polycarbonate is the strongest plastic that is 200 times stronger than glass and is warranted against breakage or cracks. … Temperature resistance. … Unbreakable and flexible. … Safety concerns. What is a very hard plastic? High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a hard rigid plastic. A low-density grade ( LDPE )is tough … Read more
Perhaps the most prominent poetic device used in “The Raven” is alliteration. This use of alliteration seems to thrust the poem forward, as if hastening to a conclusion. What is the poetic device used in line 3? The literary device used in this line is “simile”. What poetic device is used in the Raven? Perhaps … Read more
Wavelength is usually measured in meters (m). Frequency is the number of cycles of a wave to pass some point in a second. The units of frequency are thus cycles per second, or Hertz (Hz). … They are usually equal to the station number times 1,000,000 Hz. What is the unit for 1 wavelength? When … Read more
