1,174 Answered Questions for the topic History

Training and Influences of J. S. Bach?

Johann Sebastian Bach is undoubtedly among the most celebrated of Baroque composers, and to many the great composer in all history. The era of the late 17th and early 18th centuries in which he... more

04/02/19

Western expansion Anticipatory set

During the westward expansion, the Unites States grew at an amazing rate true or false

04/02/19

Were earwigs historically used as a medication?

I have read that people used to use powdered earwig as a cure for ear infections. Is this claim true? What are the details of this practice?

04/02/19

According to Appiah, how can we achieve cosmopolitanism in our culture?

According to Appiah, how can we achieve cosmopolitanism in our culture?

Am I reading this wrong? Or is my understanding anachronical?

I started reading this short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, *What to Do About It*, published in 1933. And the story starts with a character trying to free a wheel from a tirelock:> [...] he... more

04/01/19

Etymology of conjugation 2-person singular?

Have a good day everyone! I would be glad if you answer my question.If we take a look at the conjugation of many Romance languages, we will see that their forms come from Latin. However there are... more

Why is most North American speech rhotic?

Most North American speech is rhotic—why is that? Does it come from the early English settlers or perhaps from the Irish settlers?

03/28/19

Which was an obstacle to the settlement of the American West?

the Cumberland Gapthe Northwest Territorythe Great Plainsthe Louisiana Territory

03/27/19

Who first discovered CMYK?

It has been used for colour printing for many, many years, but who (and when) first discovered that a bright pink colour (magenta), a light blue (cyan), yellow and black can be mixed to create... more

What is the infinity lens by Jim Frazier?

I know who Jim Frazier is and what he has done, but I only have basic knowledge of his invention. Could someone please explain what he has done further?

03/26/19

What, if anything, does "RAW" stand for?

I understand that RAW files contain data straight from the sensor, that they're used as input to the production process that results in a final image, and that RAW isn't really one format but a... more
History Art Chinese Religion

03/24/19

What is an artwork from China that expresses a clear connection to Daoism or Confucianism and explain how the philosophy/religion is represented in the artwork?

What is an artwork from China that expresses a clear connection to Daoism or Confucianism and explain how the philosophy/religion is represented in the artwork?
History Chemistry

03/20/19

Who is credited with the invention of the modern periodic table?

03/19/19

When did the half-step/whole-step modulation in the middle of a song become popular?

Many pop songs in modern times will use a half step or a whole step modulation in the middle of a song in order to increase excitement. I would like to know when this strategy started, and if it is... more

03/19/19

Letter combination ea?

The alphabet letter combination *ea* makes 6 sounds: bread [br**e**d], teacher ['t**iː**ʧə], break [br**eɪ**k], idea [aɪ'd**ɪə**], pageant ['pæʤ**ə**nt], bearable ['b**eə**rəbl]. I know that that... more

How bad was King Edward Vii's relationship with his father, Prince Albert?

I have been watching and reading a few things about Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's children. I'm sure most would agree Bertie and his father didn't see eye to eye much. I understand, Albert was... more

03/15/19

What is the meaning of the story The Crito by Plato

03/14/19

Does black and white photography still make sense?

I think at first it was because of a limitation of the cameras present at the time, but with the color cameras that we have available now, what do you think of black and white photos?In other... more

03/04/19

history qustion

why did Federalist President John Adams lost the presidential election of 1800. The Federalists also lost many seats in Congress. In the weeks before Thomas Jefferson took office, Congress created... more

03/03/19

History question Virginia and New England, Slavery in Chesapeake

Hi could you guys answer this question of mine from our teacher thank youCompare and constrast the early development of the colonies in Virginia and New England. What products did they produce?... more

02/28/19

Multi part question history essay please help me with this thank you so much!

Part 1 Identification identify four of the following IDs indicating their significance and historical context and insert them into your essay for part 2 Santa Fe 1680 Tobacco Malinche and... more

02/21/19

What role did President Wilson want the United States to play at the start of World War I?

a. cutting off American supplies to every warring nation b. entering the war on the side of Great Britain c. arranging peace talks between the two sides d. entering the war on Germany’s... more

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