how did aerial bombardment affect people of england and wales
Essay: How Did Aerial Bombardment Affect the People of England & Wales? Source B4 is written by Norman Lowe, and it tells us about the effect of the blitz on England & Wales. It tells us that 60,000 people were killed and around 100,000 injured. Morale was remarkably high and American journalists were shocked at how calm people were and how they tried to carry on as normal. This source is quite reliable as it was written by a historian and he would have researched a lot in newspapers, intelligence reports, diaries etc. He would've used these from the time so they should have been pretty reliable so this is a trustworthy source. But it was from a general book. It tells us that London was bombed. Source B5 is an intelligence report written by intelligence officers. It tells us that the government were concerned that people were turning against the war. It tells us also how Coventry city centre was bombed and almost completely destroyed and almost half the population left every night. This source is very reliable as it was written by the government and was at the time. However the source has it's limitations as it only mentions one city. B5 would be good for a historian researching the war as it is a home intelligence report, it is a good source because it's written by an intelligence officer, and would only be seen by the government. These two sources both agree
Find out how we can reduce the resistance of the wire.
Physics investigation We know that when we send electricity from the power stations to our homes some of the electrical energy is "lost" due to the resistance of the wire. To reduce this loss we send the energy at a high voltage and a low current. In this investigation we want you to find out how we can reduce the resistance of the wire. Preliminary investigation In order for us to do our final investigation we must do a preliminary investigation. This way I can find out how the temperature affects the resistance of the wire. And so I know what current measurements to use in our final experiment. Variables: - cross section Length Material Temperature Voltage (volts) Current (amps) Resistance 0.00 0.00 0.00 .00 0.15 6.67 2.00 0.30 6.67 3.00 0.45 6.67 4.00 0.60 6.67 5.00 0.75 6.67 6.00 0.90 6.67 7.00 .05 6.67 8.00 .20 6.67 9.00 .35 6.67 0.00 .50 6.67 Conclusion for graph The results from the graph show us that the resistance stays the same. However the maximum current that we could use for the experiment is 1-amp. At around this level the current heats the wire causing the sellotape to melt and the wood could burn. The wire expands and starts to loose shape. Going higher than this would be too dangerous and it would make it impossible to be sure the results are valid. Prediction In a metal there are electrons and atoms.
The opening scenes of Shakespeare’s plays
In order for us to look closely at the opening scenes of Shakespeare's plays, it is first necessary to look at the period in which they were written. The theatres and audiences that Shakespeare wrote his plays for also have to be taken into account. Even to modern audiences, with access to new age technology, Shakespeare's plays are still extraordinarily effective and have stood the test of time remarkably well, but to 16th century audiences they were the best form of entertainment around. The theatre of the 16th century had developed from the courtyards of inns. Prior to the time of William Shakespeare, theatres, in the modern sense of the word simply did not exist in England, travelling players would go from town to town performing in castles, mansions and stately homes, but more often than not they would perform in inn courtyards. The Globe, Shakespeare's theatre was modelled on these inn courtyards. Just like a courtyard it had three levels, the main stage, and the first and second balcony. There were doors on the stage for entrances and exits and a trap door. The trap door symbolically represented Hell and characters that were thought to be evil or associated with Satan would come onto the stage through the trap door. Similarly the higher the level the more it would be associated with Heaven. The purpose built theatres allowed the stage to become the focus of the whole
Examine the strategies used in the transfer of capital between core and peripheral areas
Geography HL Essay: Examine the strategies used in the transfer of capital between core and peripheral areas. There are various strategies which are made use of when transferring capital between the core and peripheral areas. These are mainly loans and debt repayment, remittances, foreign direct investment and the repatriation of profits. Loans and debt repayment is used worldwide in which the developing countries collectively owe $2.3 trillion to foreign creditors. The advantages brought by such a transfer of capital between core and peripheral areas is the opportunity countries get to finance necessary resources in order to build up and develop themselves by improving their education and housing in Sub-Saharan Africa for example. The total money owed has however been cut due to the HIPC plan which reduced the 218$ billion owed to $180 billion. As a result of these loans and repayments, food, clothing, housing, medicines and medical care became cheaper and simultaneously, their quality improved since earlier times. This as a result makes it easier and better for LEDCs to afford such resources, benefiting their standard of living and development of their economy. The loans and debts still however need to be repaid, and as a result countries will need to pay interest on this and pay back the principal. Even bad loans will have to be repaid, and especially for LEDCs this can
Analysis of the Nitrogen Content of Lawn Fertiliser
CHEMISTRY INVESTIGATION Analysis of the Nitrogen Content of Lawn Fertiliser Research Question: What is the percentage by mass of nitrogen (from the ammonium ion NH4+) in Bunnings Green Up brand of lawn fertilizer compared to the manufacturer's specification of 12.3%? Aim: To determine the percentage by mass of available nitrogen, present as the ammonium ion, in Bunnings Green Up brand of lawn fertiliser, then comparing it with the one specified by the manufacturer. Hypothesis: Since the ammonium ion (NH4+) present in fertilisers is a weak acid, it is hard to obtain an exact end point. Hence, back titration can be used to determine the percentage by mass composition of nitrogen in the fertiliser. To deduce the amount of nitrogen in ammonia, the NH4+ ion is reacted with an excess of NaOH, and the amount of unreacted NaOH found by titration with HCl is used to deduce the amount of NH4+ ion present by subtracting it from the initial amount of NaOH to find the amount that reacted with it. From this, the percentage by mass of nitrogen present in the fertiliser can be found and subsequently compared to the manufacturer's specification. It is hypothesized that the percentage by mass of nitrogen present in the fertiliser will be similar or close to that specified by the manufacturer (12.3%). Materials: * * 100 cm3 of 0.1 mol dm-3 NaOH * 100 cm3 of 0.1 mol dm-3 HCl * 1.5
Far from seeing Mother as a victim of a repressive society, Winterson presents her as the repressor through her upbringing of Jeanette. How far do you agree with this critical view of women in Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit?
'Far from seeing Mother as a victim of a repressive society, Winterson presents her as the repressor through her upbringing of Jeanette.' How far do you agree with this critical view of women in Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit? In 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit', it could be said that Jeanette Winterson explores the true nature of femininity without it being contrived. Feminist critics have shown how often literary representations of women repeat familiar cultural stereotypes, yet the portrayal of the female characters in this novel, especially of Mother and Jeanette herself, defy our expectations. Because Mother is strict, rigid, un-maternal and even cruel in her upbringing of her child, she is the opposite of the loving housewife, and it could be construed as a critical view of women instead of a positive one. The female characters are central to the novel, while the male characters are marginalised and treated largely with mockery. For the most part, the characters are static and do not develop (reflecting the ordinariness of the 'home town') with the exceptions of Jeanette, her mother and Miss Jewsbury. In addition, the novel has the time period and setting of a rather less open society, where social constructs and rules were more revered. It is debatable whether Mother is a victim of the society she lives in due to her status as a woman, thus transferring restricting
Comparing the two film versions of Henry V.
2002-01-02 Ali Hayat GCSE English Media Assignment on Henry V Introduction Through out this essay two different versions of Henry V History films are being compared. William Shakespeare wrote the play. Two different directors directed the two versions. One of the versions were directed by Lawrence Olivier and the other was directed by Kenneth Brannagh, both of the directors played the same part in their films as Henry V (king). In the Olivier version the film was made in 1944, which was set in the 16th century (when Shakespeare wrote the play) whereas in the Brannagh version the film was set in a real historical time, which was produced/made in 1989. There are not that many similarities between the two versions whereas there are a lot of differences. In this essay were going to discuss the similarities and differences between the two version's by analysing moving images, acting, setting, costumes, lighting..........etc. Setting Both film versions on Henry V play are set out differently. This is because in the Brannagh version the film was set in real historical time, when Henry V was alive (showing the audience that this is what happened then). The actual film was set in a castle. The castle was big and had big wooden doors nearly in every opening room. Whereas in the Olivier version the film is set in actual globe theatre where the actors perform on stage, performing
Was the Great War Responsible for the Downfall of the Romanovs?
Was it the Great War which was essentially responsible for the downfall of the Romanovs in 1917? The first world war was known as the Great War during the time period it was fought as at this time it was not known that there would ever be another war of the same scale. Nicholas the 2nd the former, and last Tsar of Russia was of the Romanov family, a royal family who had presided over Russia. There were many reasons for the downfall of the Romanov family, some of these were as follows; the first world war known at that time as the Great War, strikes such as that of International Women's Day and the refusal of the tsar to compromise or cooperate with the duma. However, I believe the most important factor for the downfall of the Romanovs was Nicholas himself as his character and personality traits were exactly the opposite of what Russia needed most during the time of his reign, a time of great instability and economical and social upheaval. Also, his stubbornness and refusal to listen to reason. One of the most influential reasons for the downfall of the Romanov dynasty is undeniably the Great War. The war caused problems both locally, and on the outskirts of Russia where the war was being fought. Russia's economy suffered greatly, the rouble was taken off of the gold standard and inflation caused the prices for commodities such as food and engine fuel to rise rapidly, a
To what extent has the coalition strengthened the House of Commons?
To what extent has the coalition strengthened the House of Commons? For the past centuries, institutional and procedural reforms in the Britain's system have been slow and gradual. However, there could have been registered a growing movement for more fundamental reforms. After the May 2009 expenses scandal, there has been a much stronger appetite for changes, as people have started to lose faith in the politicians whose popularity gradually fell down. Therefore, after the 2010 elections, because of a hung parliament, the Conservatives formed a coalition with the Lib Dems, which opened up new possibilities for change. In the first year of their activity, they have passed a lot of laws related to the lower chamber. Therefore, it is vital to analyse as to whether this coalition and their reforms have strengthened the Commons or weakened it. One area that has been affected by these new statutes is the legislation making. The presence of a coalition in the House of Commons represents both a strength and a weakness. One advantageous side is the rejuvenation of the institution. It also means that there are going take place more debates, investigations of the future possible laws. Therefore, there will not be more situations such as in 1983 when the Conservatives under Thatcher had a majority of 144 seats, meaning that some laws, maybe not the best ones or maybe needing the ones
The Portrayal of mans duel nature in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
English Coursework: Discuss Stevenson's Portrayal of man's duality nature Throughout "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" Within Robert Louis Stevenson's renowned novella "The Strange Case of DR Jekyll and MR Hyde" published in 1886, duality is a key factor in building the basics for the ideas and concepts that make up both the majority of the plot and Stevenson's personal beliefs. Duality can be seen in the portrayal of the characters, setting, Victorian society and the many references to secrecy throughout the novella. Characters play a large part in the representation of duality. This can be seen on many instances and in almost every character throughout the story. First of all we see this in the depiction of the character Utterson. We are told that Utterson is "austere with himself" and "though he enjoyed the theatre, had not crossed the doors of one for twenty years". This tells us that, although he wants to go to the theatre, he refrains from earthly temptations and oppresses his second self or his duality nature. It is this duality nature that Utterson oppresses, that Stevenson believes is in everyone and of which can be seen prominently in Victorian society, in which many thought it disgraceful to act in an uncouth manner and so had to be oppressed. Utterson is described as a "man of rugged countenance, that was never lighted by a smile", yet goes on to say
