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What is the most famous creation story

The story of Adam and Eve is the most celebrated creation story worldwide. However, I am sure that other creation stories are more celebrated in non-western cultres.

How does the modern era differ from the post-classical era

The modern era is characterized by global exchange of ideas and goods, while this kind of exchange was mostly regional during the post-classical era.

How were the effects of the scientific revolution different from the effects of the industrial revolution

The scientific revolution caused religious controversies, while the Industrial Revolution led to worker exploitation

What was a negative consequence of the Industrial Revolution

The industrial revolution began in England in the middle of the 18th century. The there were both positive and negative results concerning this new economic age. Speaking to the question regarding negatives of the industrial revolution there were many. And, the ones outlined here in England were similar to ones that occurred in other nations as the industrial revolution began in those countries. Due to various landowner friendly laws, many people left farming to find work in the factories in the larger cities. In the early years of the industrial revolution, the factory workers became completely dependent on the factory owners for their jobs and income. This dependency brought with it hardships for the workers. Wages were low and barely enabled workers to buy food and find adequate housing. The working day was extremely long, working hours of up to sixteen hours per day were not uncommon. Child labor became necessary for families to survive. The inherent problem with this aside from its cruelty was that factory owners were able to pay children less than regular workers causing additional social problems.

Factories were unsafe, dimly lighted and work related accidents were common. And, as new technologies emerged, fewer workers were needed causing unemployment.

What could have occurred only during the modern era

People move from rural areas to find jobs in industrial factories.

How do historians define the term causation

The relationship between two events in which one leads directly to the other occurring

Causation describes a relationship between two events in which

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one event directly triggers the other.

How is an explanatory essay different from an argumentative essay

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An explanatory essay provides information, but an argumentative essay tries to prove a claim

Which action best illustrates the process of making an interpretation

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A historian reads speeches by English and French leaders during World War II to differentiate between their content and tone.

What does a historian typically do immediately after forming a historical question

Begin developing a historical argument to answer the historical question

Why do historians use the historical thinking skill of interpretation

To develop a deeper understanding of the past by using sources

Which statement accurately describes the concept of a social contract

An agreement between people to follow laws and be governed by a leader or leaders

how do historians call the period that started at the end of the renaissance and continues all day

The modern age.

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