What were the 3 major compromises at the Constitutional Convention? To get the Constitution ratified by all 13 states, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention had to reach several compromises. The three major compromises were the Great Compromise, the Three-Fifths Compromise, and the Electoral College. What were the 2 outcomes of the Three-Fifths Compromise? The […]
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What did the Treaty of Paris give to France?
What did the Treaty of Paris give to France? The Treaty of Paris of 1763 ended the French and Indian War/Seven Years’ War between Great Britain and France, as well as their respective allies. In the terms of the treaty, France gave up all its territories in mainland North America, effectively ending any foreign military […]
Why are coral reefs diverse?
Why are coral reefs diverse? Coral reefs are one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on earth, rivaled only by tropical rain forests. Competition for resources such as food, space and sunlight are some of the primary factors in determining the abundances and diversity of organisms on a reef. What is the biodiversity in the […]
When were French warships landing in Newport Rhode Island?
When were French warships landing in Newport Rhode Island? On July 11, 1780 approximately 5,000 – 6,000 French soldiers commanded by Rochambeau arrived at King Park in Newport, Rhode Island. What frustrated Navy ships at Newport? The operations against Newport were to have been made in conjunction with a French fleet and troops; these were […]
Can a supernova destroy Earth?
Can a supernova destroy Earth? A supernova is a star explosion – destructive on a scale almost beyond human imagining. If our sun exploded as a supernova, the resulting shock wave probably wouldn’t destroy the whole Earth, but the side of Earth facing the sun would boil away. Clearly, the sun’s distance – 8 light-minutes […]
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How did castles come to England?
How did castles come to England? The presence of castles in Britain and Ireland dates primarily from the Norman invasion of 1066. Before the arrival of the Normans the Anglo-Saxons had built burhs, fortified structures with their origins in 9th-century Wessex. How many castles did William built in England? William ordered many more built as […]
How far is Homer from Anchorage Alaska?
How far is Homer from Anchorage Alaska? South of Anchorage: Portage, Seward, Cooper Landing, Homer Trip Distance (Miles) Car Anchorage to Homer 221 5 – 6 hrs Anchorage to Cooper Landing 100 2.5 hrs Anchorage to Whittier 60 1.5 hrs Anchorage to Girdwood 40 1 hr What is the closest city to Homer Alaska? Cities […]