History Answers

How was the Mauryan Empire governed? What was its significance in World History?

How was the Mauryan Empire governed? What was its significance in World History?

Describe the varna and caste systems.

Many early industrial entrepreneurs like Samuel Slater chose to build their factories in New England. Which answer best describes a reason why industries flourished in New England?

The people in New England had more work experience.

New England had more lakes to use for water in factories.

The soil was better than in the South so they could grow better crops.

The access to natural resources like coal and iron was better than in the South.

How did President Truman use the policy of containment in Iran and turkey

How is the picture Mayfield paints in 1800s different from the way the San Joaquin Valley looks today?

how does China under Mongol rule in the 1300’s compare to Italy and the rest of Europe?

Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice."What did he mean?

Rome was first ruled by…

Film: Platoon (1986)


1. What is the main argument of the film? What is the film trying to prove? Why do you say that? Please refer to specific scenes to support your argument
2. Choose one of the following factors that play an important role in the film: political, economic, religious, social, or ideological. How does this support the overall argument of the film? Please refer to specific scenes to support your argument
3. It can be said that history is what we choose to remember about the past. How does this film’s argument about the past inform our understanding of ourselves today?
4. Question on a specific film