All categories

2 years ago

The so-called bridge to nowhere was important because it became a symbol of

2 answers:

6 0

There are some bridges that are called "The Bridge to Nowhere". However, the one we're talking about is a highway bridge near Castrop-Rauxel in Germany. Even though the bridge was built over the highway, it's not connected to anything.

It has become a symbol of Pork Barrel spending, which is a metaphor to talk about governments having projects with the sole purpose of bringing money to a district.

In simple words, it became a symbol of poor usage of public money, and disrespect with the population who provided the money in the first place.

iren2701 [21]2 years ago

3 0

It has since become<span> symbolic of the financial irresponsibility of pork projects</span>

You might be interested in

What did groups of merchants obtain from the british king in order to start settlements in america?

Orlov [11]

The groups of merchants obtained Charters.

6 0

2 years ago

Read 2 more answers

3) . What were the groups of people that Hitler and the Nazis targeted during the Holocaust? Why did the Nazis commit genocide?

juin [17]

Answer:

Jewish, Gay, gypsy's Hitler convinced his people through propaganda and lies that Jews were the worlds biggest problem they were what made things bad and Germany was already weak and broken they were ready to do anything to regain Germany glory and honor

Explanation:

8 0

3 years ago

The Columbian Exchange is the name given to the widespread exchange of plants, animals, and communicable diseases between the Ea

Andreas93 [3]

In 1492, the exchange of plants and animals, diseases between the eastern and the western hemisphere occurred. This phenomenon is referred to as the Columbian Exchange.

<h3>Benefits of the Columbian Exchange to Europeans</h3>

The Columbian exchange had the following benefits to the western Hemisphere

Population growth
Introduction of new crops from the Americas.
Europe's economic shift towards capitalism.
Improvement in European diet through introduction of higher caloric potatoes.

<h3>Benefits of the Columbian Exchange to American Indians</h3>

The Columbian exchange had the following benefits to the eastern Hemisphere

Improved hunting habits of Native Americans
Improved farming habits
Introduction of New diseases to Native American populations.

The most important change with far reaching consequences during the columbian exchange was the spread of diseases among native population and among Europeans which had no resistance to such diseases

Learn more about the Columbian Exchange at brainly.com/question/9813

#SPJ1

8 0

1 year ago

How does nationalism contribute to the start of WW1

aleksandr82 [10.1K]

Answer: It was this pan-Slavic nationalism that inspired the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in June 1914, an event that led directly to the outbreak of World War I

3 0

3 years ago

Use the drop-down menus to choose the right phrases to complete the Fourth Amendment.

lilavasa [31]

Answer:

1. Searches and Seizures

2. Probable Cause

3. Illegal Search

Explanation:

The Fourth Amendment states that "the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effect against unreasonable SEARCHES AND SEIZURES, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon PROBABLE CAUSE supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

The exclusionary rule states that evidence cannot be admitted if it was gathered during ILLEGAL SEARCH.

8 0

2 years ago

Read 2 more answers