JOHN ADAMS 1797-1801 In contrast to his predecessor, John Adams was a self-professed “church-going animal” who made no secret of his religiosity. Raised in the Congregational Church, the established church in his home state of Massachusetts, John Adams later became a Unitarian. What did John Adams believe in? Adams believed […]
Although many paths may lead to the presidency of the United States, the most common job experience, occupation or profession of U.S. presidents has been that of a lawyer. What is one of the main jobs of the president? The President is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws written […]
Charlottesville, Virginia. Located just outside Charlottesville, Virginia, in the Piedmont region, the plantation was originally 5,000 acres (20 km2), with Jefferson using the labor of enslaved African people for extensive cultivation of tobacco and mixed crops, later shifting from tobacco cultivation to wheat in response to changing markets. Where is […]
From 1775 to 1783, American Patriots fought the British. The war was called the American Revolution. Thomas Jefferson never fought as a soldier. Instead he used powerful words to fight for independence. What was Jefferson’s role in the Revolutionary War? During the American Revolutionary War (1775-83), Jefferson served in the […]
During the American Revolution, Jefferson represented Virginia in the Continental Congress that adopted the Declaration of Independence. As a Virginia legislator, he drafted a state law for religious freedom. He served as the second Governor of Virginia from 1779 to 1781, during the American Revolutionary War. Was Thomas Jefferson important […]
In 1803 he oversaw the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the land area of the country, and he authorized the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In an effort to force Britain and France to cease their molestation of U.S. merchant ships during the Napoleonic Wars, he signed the Embargo Act. What did […]
Philadelphia’s population has been growing steadily for more than a decade, ending more than a half-century of decline. Since bottoming out at 1,488,710 in 2006, the number has grown every year. The growth has been fueled largely by two groups: young adults and immigrants. Is Philadelphia on the decline? The […]
Moving to South Philadelphia South Philadelphia was considered one of the more affordable neighborhoods for years, but it has seen a recent uptick in rent prices. The price for apartments in South Philadelphia varies greatly depending on the part you choose. Is it expensive to live in South Philly? Date […]
Philadelphia’s neighborhoods are divided into large sections—North, Northeast, South, Southwest, West, and Northwest—surrounding Center City, which correspond closely with the city’s limits before consolidation in 1854. How is the city of Philadelphia divided? For planning purposes, the city is divided into 18 Planning Analysis Sections, which are Upper Far Northeast, […]
Average incomes fall below $62,000 in Westchester’s largest city, which keeps rents low — below $1,400 on average. Though in some parts of Yonkers this can rise as high as $5,000 a month, smaller studios often go as low as $1,100. Which town in Westchester has the lowest property taxes? […]
Yes, uva is a valid Scrabble word. What does UVA mean? Definition of UVA : radiation that is in the region of the ultraviolet spectrum which extends from about 320 to 400 nm in wavelength and that causes tanning and contributes to aging of the skin. Is UVA in scrabble? […]
Notes on the State of Virginia contained Jefferson’s firm belief in citizen’s rights to express themselves freely without fear of government or church reprisal and that government’s role is only secular and should not have anything to do with religion. What was Jefferson Notes on the State of Virginia about? […]
The procedure for establishment of public/ government universities is simple- it can be established simply through a State/ Central Act, which has in- built in itself- all the necessary affiliations and recognitions- such as by the University Grants Commission/ /UGC, All India Council for Technical Education/ AICTE, How is a […]
Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. Acronym. Definition. UVA. Ultraviolet A. What does the A stand for in University of Virginia? Use the UVA abbreviation after having formally acknowledged “the University of Virginia.” We use the capital VA because UVA is the flagship public University for the Commonwealth […]
All over Europe rulers and city governments began to create universities to satisfy a European thirst for knowledge, and the belief that society would benefit from the scholarly expertise generated from these institutions. What is the purpose of a university? Universities play an important role as leaders in teaching and […]