English History
The UK can be found right off the European mainland. After being conquered by the Normans in the year 1066, they resisted all invasions. Because they depended on the sea for most of their commerce and most of their protection, they became the leading naval superpower in the late 1700s
History
The French Revolution created the modern nation-state. For years, people questioned the old monarchical system of government, and many were willing for a stab at a republican form of government, like the United States, or a constitutional monarchy, like France. Some of the first nations to be formed in Europe
Literature
A character is either a good guy or a bad guy in a story; they can either be main characters or side characters. An example of a good main character in The Lord of the Rings is Frodo. A side character in this book is Tom Bombadil. The setting is
American History
The Whiskey Rebellion was a revolt over a tax on whiskey in the Western States. It lasted from 1791-94. After the Revolutionary War, the United States was steeped in a massive debt. To relieve this debt, Alexander Hamilton, the secretary of the Treasury, proposed a tax on whiskey, a popular
Bite Sized
Kinetic Energy = 1/2 mv² Any object that is moving has Kinetic Energy (KE). If an object is not moving, then it does not have any KE. If there are two objects moving at the same speed, but one of them has a larger mass, then the one with the
American Government
In the United States government, the federal government and the states each have their powers that only they can exercise, and some that both types of government have. Federal Powers The Federal government has powers that the states do not have. Some of these include: * Coining money * Regulating interstate and
Reading
These events that I will relate to you, dear reader, are very, very depressing. If you wish to hear a nice, calm story about a Hobbit who lived in his comfy hole, you are welcome to leave this page immediately! You still here? Ok, you asked for it, I will
Physics
Electromagnetism is made up of two words, Electric and Magnet. When electric charges move, they create a magnetic field around them. This is known as electromagnetism. To demonstrate Electromagnetism, scientists have created an electromagnet by charging a coil of wires. What makes these magnets so useful is that they can
History
The French Revolution took place from 1789-1799. It was one of the bloodiest revolutions in history, and toppled the old monarchy in favor of a republic, like the United States. The government had to tax commoners heavier than usual because they were bankrupt from funding the American Revolution. However, the
Bite Sized
In this experiment, we will endeavor to explain the effects of static electricity between water and balloons that have been charged. The first step in this experiment is to procure a balloon by fair or foul means. You will have to take this 100% legitimately acquired inflatable piece of plastic
American Government
The checks and balances system is one of the most important in the United States Constitution. It makes sure that no branch of the government becomes too powerful. There are three branches of the government of the United States. The Executive branch is composed of the President and Vice President
History
The Battle of Hastings took place on October 14, 1066. It was one of the most important battles in English history and pitted the Anglo-Saxon and Norman armies against each other. After the death of Edward the Confessor, Harold Godwindson became the king of England. A few days before the