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How would you argue against American imperialism in the 1900s?

There are many different arguments to make against American imperialism during this period, many of which were made by anti-imperialists themselves at the time. Most (but not all) anti-imperialists had primarily moral objections to imperialism, and this is perhaps the most cogent argument possible. The United States was a nation founded on resistance to empire—the original thirteen states, were colonies that fought to gain their independence from Great Britain. For such a nation to then use its power to deny independence and self-governance to peoples around the world, one might argue, is contrary to founding principles. Moreover, imperialism always carries the risk of war, either against colonial peoples seeking independence (as actually happened in the Philippines) or against other powerful nations competing for colonies. One could argue these wars, are not only immoral, expensive, and bloody, but contrary to the interests of the United States, which had managed to stay out of such conflicts for the better part of a century. Perhaps the best way to argue against imperialism in this period is to look at the critique raised by leading anti-imperialist Mark Twain, who said of American annexation of the Philippines:

It should, it seems to me, be our pleasure and duty to make those people free, and let them deal with their own domestic questions in their own way. And so I am an anti-imperialist. I am opposed to having the eagle put its talons on any other land.

What household chores did young women do in 1910?

In 1910, a women's primary realm was the home. Most women were housewives in this time and married women rarely worked. Daughters were taught how to someday care for a home themselves, as that was the expectation. They assisted their mothers or other female relatives with all chores relating to the home. Among these chores were cooking, sweeping, mopping, canning, gardening, sewing, dusting, and laundry.

Young women living in rural areas might also weave cloth...

Young women living in rural areas might also weave cloth and care for animals, such as chickens. Wealthier households usually had a small or large staff of servants to complete household tasks. Women with servants usually managed household affairs and social engagements. Their daughters would not do many chores around the house, if any at all. Instead, they would focus on their educations and learning social graces.

What is a meaning of the Physical Jerks in 1984 by George Orwell?

The Physical Jerks are a daily form of rudimentary exercise forced upon members of the Outer Party. It is equivalent to the calisthenics that physical education classes generally have students do. Every morning, the telescreen comes on and a person leads citizens through a series of stretches and light exercises. Because the telescreens are capable of broadcasting and watching, the effort of each citizen can be monitored.

Suddenly, a voice from the telescreen interrupts...

Suddenly, a voice from the telescreen interrupts him, yelling out his name and identification number and urging him to "bend lower." Feigning interest and determination, Winston complies, and succeeds in touching his toes for the first time in many years.

The Party sells the idea of mandatory exercise to the citizens by telling them the government wants to prevent weight problems, but the Party is interested in more than the general health of the population. The Physical Jerks are another way the Party displays its absolute power over the people. It is another form of repression and control. This time, though, the control is over people's physical states. The general propaganda is mental control, and the Physical Jerks is physical control. Both allow the Party to maintain total control.

Does Bella Cullen turn into a vampire after Edward bites her during Renesmee's birth in Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer?

Yes, Bella does turn into a vampire following Renesmee's birth. Throughout the novel, we see how the growing baby affects Bella on the outside. Her health rapidly deteriorates because she is a human carrying a baby we can assume is at least part vampire. The baby's supernatural attributes are too much for a human like Bella to withstand. She loses weight, needs to drink blood, and shows signs of physical exhaustion.

During Renesmee's birth, complications...

During Renesmee's birth, complications arise. Bella is dying, and Edward decides to use his bite or saliva to mend Bella's wounds. Following the birth, Edward's bite is able to heal Bella and turn her into a vampire. Faced with the possibility of losing Bella, Edward makes a choice that allows Bella to stay in his life. Despite his original reluctance to "turn" Bella, he changes her into a vampire to prevent her human death.

What is the theme of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a very unique book. It's random, absurd, and very funny, but it also has very identifiable themes.

One theme is politics. The state of political affairs in the book is a complete and utter mess, which sounds a bit like real life, actually. The book does a great job of showing readers how ridiculous politics can be. For example, the President of the Galaxy is a figurehead position with no real power. Its purpose is to turn attention away from the real sources of power. Further ridiculousness of the political powers that be is seen in those people's decision to bulldoze an entire planet to make room for a highway.

As a science teacher, I also see science and scientific study as a theme. The book has some awesome technology. Machines that can build planets, intergalactic spaceships, and the Infinite Improbability Drive are all powerful tools of science and technology. What I like most of all about the book's scientific theme is that Adams shows his readers that, despite advanced technology, the people/ aliens don't always use technology for good or to its fullest potential. I believe that mirrors how science often happens today. Adams just takes it to the next level.

Despite her best efforts, Helen could not communicate with her dog or make the pet a friend as she did with Martha Washington. Why was this?

Before Annie Sullivan came to teach Helen, the little girl struggled to communicate. Helen wanted to communicate with everyone around her, but her hand signals and gestures were crude and sometimes difficult to understand. The family's dog, Belle, "was old and lazy and liked to sleep by the open fire rather than to romp with" young Helen. Helen made many attempts to communicate with the animal. The child tried on numerous occasions to teach her hand signs to Belle. Helen described the dog's reactions to her attempts at communication as being "dull and inattentive." Sometimes Belle's reactions to Helen's signs confused her. Occasionally Belle "started and quivered with excitement, then she became perfectly rigid, as dogs do when they point a bird." Helen got very upset and frustrated when Belle did not respond the way she wanted.

When Helen was disappointed with Belle, she ran off to find Martha Washington. Martha was a little girl who was the cook's daughter. Helen's signs were understood by Martha and they became friends. Unfortunately, Helen was very bossy with Martha. If Martha did not do as Helen wished, she would be the victim of "a hand-to-hand encounter."

What are the similarities between the three Abrahamic religions?

The three Abrahamic faiths are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. They are related through several fundamental beliefs and a shared history, beginning with the figure of Abraham. These three religious traditions are called "Abrahamic" because they each trace their beginning to Abraham, who founded the Covenant (relationship of respect and obligation) between his people and God. The Abrahamic Covenant, specifically, was God's promise to protect and shepherd Abraham's descendants, and Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all value this Covenant but may have different opinions about what else happened between God and mankind. For example, Christianity holds that Jesus Christ was prophesied as the Messiah and died for the forgiveness of all sins. In Islam, while Jesus Christ is regarded as a prophet, he is not believed to have been the Messiah.

One of the main things the Abrahamic faiths have in common is that they are monotheistic. That means they believe in just one god, the God, who is creator of all things.

These three religions also share similar cosmologies and eschatologies. Cosmology deals with how the world and the universe were created, and the Abrahamic traditions agree that God created the world, separating the once united heavens and earth, in six days and took a rest on the seventh. Eschatology has to do with the end of a person's life as well as the "end of time," and all three religions hold that if a person acts in accordance with God's will during their time on Earth, there is peace awaiting them after death. They also believe that there will come a time when God will intervene on Earth and make it into a paradise, banishing people who do not act in accordance with God's will, for some amount of time.

In practice, the three Abrahamic faiths have some traditional rules regarding personal conduct. All three religions engage in periods of fasting throughout the year, observe a weekly holy day, and encourage regular, ritualized prayer. Of course, the extent to which individuals hold to these rules varies widely. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam each also have a holy book containing many of the same stories of creation, God's stewardship of mankind, and rules for living.