Tutor profile: Melanie S.

Is learning geography relevant to the modern workforce and society?

Geography has always been important to careers and society. Whether a person lives a localized or globalized life, the earth's state has been influential. For example, people use GIS everyday on their electronic devices. Even Without the knowledge or skills necessary to maintain this tool, people still rely on their knowledge of weather, climate, and landforms to travel (whether crossing the street or an ocean). As a society we rely on GIS or basic understanding of the laws of nature to mine, farm, and invest stocks. Geography will always be relevant to our lives.

Mohandas Gandhi once stated, "A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history." Do you believe his statement is true?

History is not just an ideology or perspective of the past, but also a living and ever-changing influence to understand the world around us. It can be a weapon to challenge misdeeds of others, a defense to actions in difficult times, a link to our heritage, and/or a connection to understand other cultures. Throughout world history, historical figures have emboded Mohandas Gandi's analysis of history.

What makes the founding of the United States of America unique and controversial during the 1700s?

Although the answer to this question can vary, some of the uniqueness and controversies of the United States of America's founding is due to the complex culture conflicts from African, European and American nations that predate 1700s. History is influenced through cause and effect of environment, people, and their agendas.