Saturday, March 28, 2020
Chemical Naming Pronouncements From Past History
Chemical Naming Pronouncements From Past HistoryChemicals and chemical engineering are very closely linked in the history of chemistry. There are many different ways in which chemical naming prefixes have been used to describe compounds in the past. Many times in the past they were completely scientific, others just lucky accidents of derivation. Chemicals and chemical engineering have evolved, but for some reason naming for some chemical compounds remain similar to how they were during the early history of chemistry.For example in 1766, William Hall made a pair of very popular words. It was indeed the first appearance of scientific names for new compounds. The word syringes came from a name for a chemical, while the word testing is an anagram of another name. The names in all probability were meant to relate the chemical with another chemical products.A good example is when you hear someone talk about a new medication that they found out about that they are developing. This medicine may have a number of chemical product names associated with it, but the two names that usually come up are either quinine or aspirin.Syringes and testing are two of the very best known chemical naming prefixes. Chemicals with these prefixes are used in the chemical industry to describe the chemical that is used to make the medicine. They also indicate what chemical the medicine is made from. It has always been the case that people will have names for new compounds as they were making them.The word aspartame was created in the 1950's by the scientists who worked on the D-Aspartic Acid product. The product was a by product of acid being mixed with phenylalanine. This product became a drug as an enzyme inhibitor.Some other famous names for compounds in chemistry are mannitol, furfural, phenylacetic acid, mannitol salt, and hydroxypropyltrimonium-tartrate. These are some of the more popular naming prefixes that were created by the chemical manufacturers.The chemists and scientists who make up the field of chemical engineering have had to learn a lot of new aspects of chemistry since the beginning of chemistry. Chemicals and chemical engineering continue to evolve, but the naming of compounds remains the same. Many scientists in the field of chemistry are doing their best to change this, so that they can come up with better names for the products.
Friday, March 6, 2020
5 ways English tutors can demonstrate colons
5 ways English tutors can demonstrate colons The colon as we know it - two dots on a vertical line - was first recorded in English around the year 1600 and its use varies across languages worldwide. It has several related but distinct uses in English, mainly to inform a reader that two pieces of information are connected. Here are five examples that English tutors can use when teaching their students how to use colons: 1) The most common use of a colon is known as syntactical-deductive. It is used when the second clause of a sentence presents the logical effect or consequence of a fact stated previously, usually in the first clause. For example: 'There was no one there to welcome him: the party had ended early' 2) The second use follows a similar pattern, but introduces a description. This is known as syntactical-descriptive, and the first clause should be a complete sentence in its own right. 'I have five cousins: John, Joanne, Stephen, Matthew and Laura' 3) Colons can introduce direct speech: Shakespeare had a very sound banking policy: 'Neither a borrower nor a lender be.' 4) Colons can demarcate differing pieces of information: Paddington: A cartoon bear created by Michael Bond. Also a major train station in London, UK 5) Colons can also be used to separate chapters and verses, and to distinguish titles and subtitles: Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.
Dalian Vanguard Bilingual School
Dalian Vanguard Bilingual School Dalian Vanguard Bilingual School We are delighted that you are considering applying for a position teaching in our school, and we want you to be well informed about what it may entail that is the purpose of these short notes. Dalian Vanguard Bilingual School is a new school, opening for the first time in September 2020. It will be a bilingual school for Chinese students and will follow the Chinese National Curriculum but with additional international curriculum materials from Cambridge Assessment International Education. Eventually the school will have students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, but initially we will be opening 7 classes a Bridging class (top year of kindergarten), four Grade 1 (Year R) classes, one Grade 2 class and one Grade 3 class. The Bridging class will have a maximum of 24 students, all other classes a maximum of 30. We are creating a lovely campus in Dalian, with brand new Primary School facilities completed by next summer. TEACHING AND LEARNING AT DVBS In lower grades for the majority of lessons the foreign teacher will co-teach with a Bilingual Chinese teacher. Foreign teachers will be expected to teach between 22 and 26 40 minute lessons per week but this will vary according to the age of the students. THE STUDENTS Our students will be Chinese, and will come from relatively affluent homes. Generally Chinese students are well motivated to learn and do not present significant behavior problems. We have high expectations of our students for their behavior and attitudes as well as academically. We are creating an orderly, happy environment for the benefit of the students (and staff!) THE PARENTS Asian parents are very focused on their childs schooling and will be very supportive once they realize all that you are doing for their child. As a school it is our challenge, through everything we do, to ensure parents have the trust in the school that will encourage their support. ACCOMMODATION AND COST OF LIVING The basic cost of living in Dalian is not high. Most teachers manage to return money to their home country, travel frequently and still have a good quality of life. The school will provide you with an allowance which will be sufficient to rent good quality accommodation. You will have to pay gas, electricity, water and internet access all of which are relatively cheap here. Like in any city, here there is a wide range of eating and shopping choices, from expensive to very cheap. You can get a very nice meal with drinks in an average Chinese restaurant for around 50rmb per person. There is excellent street food for a small fraction of that. KFC/Burger King is around 35rmb. At one of the more popular western-type restaurants, you will obviously pay more than this. Alternatively, If you intend cooking for yourself, ovens are not common, but meat and vegetables, especially at the local markets, are very reasonable. Didi (like Uber) cars are cheap and even quite long distances will not cost a lot. If you are a bit braver, then buses are REALLY cheap. Many teachers, if they live near the school, will buy a bike (electric or pedal-power) and cycle to work it is also a great way to explore. The climate in Dalian is very warm in summer and very cold in winter, so you do need a good range of suitable clothing. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Our basic criteria are very simple! We are looking for qualified, experienced teachers who love children, work hard, get on well with colleagues and parents and who will enjoy all the challenges and opportunities that working in a foreign country and culture can provide. If you have higher degrees, extra experience, or particular skills or interests to share with the children, that is great, and we very much welcome it, but if you only have the basic teaching credentials and/or limited experience, then we would still like to hear from you if you meet the criteria above. WHAT WE OFFER Following interview you will be provided with separate details of the benefits package we offer, and you will see a draft contract that shows the salary we would offer should you be appointed. But what is also important, is that we are offering the chance to be part of an exciting new school, with the opportunity for you to help shape its future direction with a group of like-minded professionals. We intend this to become the best school in the city, and we hope you can help us achieve this aim. THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS We are just starting recruiting for 2020 - 2021. Interested candidates should aubmit their application through Teach Away and ensure your profile includes a CV / resume, a recent photograph, the names and contact information, including email addresses, of two professional referees and a letter of application. We can then arrange for an interview, using Skype or WeChat, at a mutually convenient time. Successful applicants will be required to be in Dalian around the 24th August, for some days of acclimatization, planning and preparation before the start of the semester. I hope you find this information helpful, and I look forward to receiving your application. Please contact me if you have further questions. Roger Fisher Academic Director WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Colegio Karl C. Parrish
Colegio Karl C. Parrish Colegio Karl C. Parrish Karl C. Parrish School (KCP) is a world class bilingual U.S-type school with a long-standing reputation for excellence. We are a friendly community where every child and adult is valued and cared for. KCPs mission is based on strong values, democratic ideals, academic excellence and personal fulfillment. We are committed to teaching our students to become good citizens, ethical leaders, and active participants for a better society. The school is currently transitioning to a Blended Learning model that will effectively incorporate instructional technologies for the development of highly-functioning 21st century classrooms. Teachers who join us must be prepared to participate in a solid program of professional development focused on BL methodologies, the use of data to improve student learning and differentiated instruction. We seek forward-thinking professionals who will contribute to school improvement in a positive manner. We look for individuals who are energetic, hard-working, self-directed, and open to the views of others.
A Well-Wrought Heating System Might Lead To Good Chemistry
A Well-Wrought Heating System Might Lead To Good ChemistryA quenching dish is also known as a quencher. A quenching dish is a place where water is used to evaporate the volatile components of food or to prepare a liquid for cooking. As it boils away, it reduces the amount of heat in the pot, thus the greater the heat transfer.There are a number of such people. They have seen the uses of water heating systems and are into making the best they can out of it. Since so many of them make use of the system, you may not know that there are many who do not. The chemistry of a stove could prove to be an important matter that has to be covered as soon as you buy your stove.There are at least five distinct types of quenching dishes. Watering them includes ways to make them better. Although they are generally treated the same, each type requires its own process to make it work better. It depends on how quickly it would be boiled down to a liquid or how much of it could be kept. Different models have different ways of boiling water.The water that is heated to near boiling temperature is known as normal water. It is heated until it passes boiling point. Such as it contains gaseous compounds which is called steam. Steam has to be transformed to solid. Allowing water to boil away until it reaches steam is known as a boiling point.While boiling water to a boiling point, vapor comes from the boiler. It is released into the atmosphere and thus must be stopped by hot surfaces. For example, when the heat rises, the surrounding area also rises.Quenching dishes which go through a process called condensation are designed to protect condensation that occurs when the water boils. This also prevents contamination of the quenching pot. The outcome of this process is that the water cools to a reasonable temperature before it could be used for cooking. When hot, it has the capability to boil further.The best way to boil water is in terms of efficiency. If you want to ensure the best perform ance, it is recommended that you have a stove with a water tray.
How to Get Time With Your Children at Deer Park NY
How to Get Time With Your Children at Deer Park NYIf you have ever wanted to get some time with your children you need to consider hiring a tutor for your child at Deer Park New York. A popular attraction, it offers a wide variety of activities for the whole family. Not only will they be entertained, but they will be able to participate in the fun and excitement while learning all of the things that their parent or guardian is doing.There are many options when it comes to booking your tutoring time. You can choose from a licensed educator or a tutor that is not licensed. The one thing that you need to know is that you can only stay on the park for three hours and after that time you will need to come back to Deer Park New York. If you can spend three hours with your children than you might want to try to book their tutoring for more than an hour.If you want to make sure that you do everything possible to ensure that your children do not miss out on their opportunity to enjoy time wit h a tutor then you need to look at the following tips. First of all it is always best to contact the companies ahead of time to see if there are any restrictions or anything like that before you book anything. When you book your time for your child to use with a tutor, it is very important that you provide a lot of information about the tutor.This way you will have the opportunity to see whether they are qualified to tutor your child. Another thing that you will want to look at is the cost of the tutoring and the fee that you will be paying the tutor. It is better to have a higher fee because you will have to pay for each lesson that your child misses but this is much cheaper than paying for every single minute that your child misses.One thing that you need to remember is that when you use a tutor to teach your child the best thing that you can do is to get to know the tutor. This will help you in the future. By meeting the tutor you will have a better idea of whether or not they ar e reliable and if they are trustworthy.It is also important that you keep in touch with the tutor throughout the tutoring period. You will need to know what you are going to be asked to do and when you will need to do it. Keeping in touch with the tutor will make sure that you know exactly what is happening and you can also plan out how long you need to spend with your child.The time that you need to spend with your child will be determined by the lessons that they want to learn. The tutor will also be deciding how long your child will need to spend with the tutor. It is important that you know what the tutor is offering in order to make sure that you will be able to find something that you are comfortable with.
Learn How to Read Cantonese.
Learn How to Read Cantonese. Learning Cantonese? Hereâs Some Useful Info on Reading Cantonese Characters. ChaptersIs Learning Cantonese Really Worth the Effort?Do We Need to Learn the Script?Cantonese and Mandarin: Same Script?Cantonese Written and Cantonese Spoken.Romanization: Yale and JyutpingCharacters and Components.Welsh and Norwegian, say, seem to pale in comparison. It makes Spanish and French seem like a complete doddle. Even languages like Russian and Greek, with their completely different alphabets, seem much more manageable.At least they have alphabets. With this, you can almost start to make sense of the words, the phrases, spotting patterns between symbols across different texts. Oh, if everything were this easy!Cantonese â" and Chinese languages in general â" are a completely different ball game. At first, they seem like they are a collection of completely random lines and shapes. They appear totally incomprehensible, as you search for a rule to the meaning, to the pronunciation.This very fact seems to put most people off attempting to learn Chinese at all. Or, if they d o, they limit themselves to learning how to speak, rather than having to delve into the great challenge of learning Chinese characters.And this, in a sense, is understandable. Yet, it is such a shame. With language learning comes challenge â" and with challenge comes an awful lot of rewards.If youâre committed to learning Cantonese, youâll need to make peace with learning the traditional Chinese characters. And, youâll find, itâs not as difficult as you might have thought. Learn to read Cantonese! NingChinese Teacher 5.00 (10) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LorraineChinese Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YuweiChinese Teacher 4.33 (6) £19/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JoyceChinese Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicoleChinese Teacher £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KatyChinese Teacher £16/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YangChinese Teacher £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ChengChinese Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsIs Learning Cantonese Really Worth the Effort?Letâs say that, yes, learning Cantonese as a new language is hard. Letâs say that it is particularly hard for those who do not already know Mandarin Chinese or another Chinese language. Letâs admit both of these things.Even if we do accept them, however, learning a language will be the best thing you will ever do. And learning a language like Cantonese will be a n even bigger achievement. With over sixty million people speaking Cantonese â" in both mainland China and in the southern Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macau â" you will be opening up a world of opportunities by learning Cantonese. Thatâs a world of friends, romances, career paths, and travel possibilities too.Youâll have a much greater insight into Hong Kong and Chinese culture â" and youâll be developing your own abilities. Learning a second language does not merely permit you to speak a new language: it changes the way you think, relate to people, and act in the world too.So, yes, learning Cantonese sure is worth the effort â" the little extra effort of having to manage the task of reading and writing Chinese script. Letâs make an effort.Find out how to learn Cantonese!Do We Need to Learn the Script?One of the most common questions that tutors of Cantonese receive from students might be more of a cry of desperation rather than an actual, legitimate question: do w e really have to learn the Chinese script? Even if thatâs true, the question itself deserves an honest answer.And that answer depends, really, on what you want to learn Cantonese for. If you want to go to Hong Kong to make friends and have a laugh, youâll get a different answer to if you want to study Cantonese academically, or if you want to read Cantonese literature.Honestly, if you are aiming for just a conversational ability in Cantonese with native speakers, then no: learning the script is absolutely not a priority. Rather, you should be practising your Chinese pronunciation and your verbal fluency, you should be focusing on the process of how to learn to speak.Because speaking is where language primarily happens. Where we use the majority of our language is through our mouths, rather than through the nib of a pen or through the pages of a book.However, if you are moving to Hong Kong or Macau, youâll notice that text is everywhere. Just as in the streets of the west (wher e we probably take it for granted), the walls of the streets are plastered in words â" or rather, at this point, symbols that you donât understand.The short answer, really then, is learn to speak before you learn to read and write. And thatâs regardless of what you are learning the language for.Find out how to write Cantonese! Find new vocabulary from your reading. NingChinese Teacher 5.00 (10) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LorraineChinese Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YuweiChinese Teacher 4.33 (6) £19/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JoyceChinese Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicoleChinese Teacher £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KatyChinese Teacher £16/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YangChinese Teacher £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ChengChinese Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsCantonese and Mandarin: Same Script?Before you learn to read Cantonese, however, it is worth knowing a bit about the writing system that they use. Because âChinese scriptâ or a âChinese characterâ is not a monolithic thing.Learning Mandarin script and learning that of Cantonese is a very similar process. However, we need to stress that these are simply not the same at all. They use a lot of the same characters, but the pronunciation is different â" so different that the languages are mutually unintelligible. And given that the grammar of the two languages also differs, it is not even likely that a Mandarin speaker would be able to follow a Cantonese text.Whilst simplified Chinese text is primarily used by those who speak Mandarin, this is where Mandarin and Cantonese differ. Cantonese, on the other hand, uses the traditional characters.What these are is something fairly self-explanatory. The traditional script â" used in Cantonese and Taiwan â" is the original script that has developed over centuries, millennia even. The simplified Chinese of mainland China, Singapore and Malaysia, however, has â" surprise, surprise, been simplified. Yes, this means that it is easier to read.As you are facing Cantonese, youâve got a bigger challenge. Yet, this challenge is much greater when you are writing than when you are simply reading. Reading is merely a game of searching fo r patterns and deriving meaning from them (see below!). But producing those characters is a lot harder than just recognising them.The trouble is that Cantonese has another difficulty.Cantonese Written and Cantonese Spoken.When reading Cantonese, youâll notice a further difference. This is the difference between what is generally called âwrittenâ Cantonese and âspokenâ Cantonese. The trouble is that âspokenâ Cantonese, in this context, is a written form in itself. Imagine very formal English, the sort of thing that you would find in broadsheet newspapers, academic textbooks, and government copy. But then imagine the sort of language that most English speakers would text to their mates or the sort of language that is spoken down the pub.In English, we use the same alphabet for both forms. In the former, the sentences might be longer, more grammatically correct, and with more official language. You wouldnât start an email to an employer with âhey dudeâ, just as you wouldnât say goodbye to a friend with âyours sincerelyâ.In Cantonese, the difference is that completely different characters are used for the two registers of speech, with completely different words. Whilst written Cantonese is the standard Chinese that is common to mainland China and all other countries speaking Chinese, spoken Cantonese is limited to those who speak Cantonese.Spoken language in Cantonese is the way you will be texting your friends. But you should really know standard, written Chinese if you are intending to get a job in Hong Kong, say.Find out how to learn Cantonese vocabulary! Build your Cantonese dictionaryRomanization: Yale and JyutpingWhen you start learning Cantonese, it is worth noting, you will be primarily be learning with a Romanized system, that being a system that transforms the Cantonese phonemes (or sounds) into the alphabet that we use in the western world.This is to help anyone who is not a native speaker to navigate the complexities of the Chinese written system.There are plenty of Romanization systems in Cantonese â" developed by different people trying to work with the characters in their native language. The most common that you will probably come across are Cantonese pinyin, Yale romanisation, and Jyutping, the system developed by the Linguistic Society of Hong Kong.These are generally quite similar. Between Yale and Jyutping, nearly all the consonants are identical. However, there are differences in the tones and in some particular sounds. As we said, however, the differences are small.Romanisation will be what will help you take your first steps in Cantonese. However, when you are reading long texts, the system soon becomes exhausting. As there are no spaces between words in Cantonese, the system doesnât always appear clear in distinguishing where one word finishes and another begins.Characters and Components.At a certain point, then, you will have to move on to the characters themselves. And as, according to some estimates, there are over fifty thousand different characters, this can be a little intimidating.Donât worry, however. Because, as with all languages, the vast majority of them are very rarely used; only a couple of thousand of these are in everyday use. And, a lot of Cantonese speakers also forget how to write certain characters themselves. So, let that be a load off your mind.RadicalsWhat should be really reassuring, however, is that each of these fifty thousand characters is actually the product of only 214 smaller components. These are called either components or radicals. These are the semanti c and phonetic building blocks of Cantonese. And once you can recognise these, you will be able to spot them in every different word.As we said, reading is all about spotting patterns. And once you are familiar with the code â" the radicals â" the patterns will slowly but surely become clear. So, now read our full guide to learning Cantonese!
How Much Time Do You Expect Students to Spend on Homework Assignments
How Much Time Do You Expect Students to Spend on Homework Assignments 0SHARESShare This question has concern with an individual capacity of learning and hence it is the most debatable question among parents, tutors and students. There is no right or wrong answer as there are no clear cut rules formed. Often it is said that number of hours spent on homework help students to get the better academic achievement. But this does not work with all the students. Each child has a distinct and unique way doing things. The tutors and parents should understand the actual purpose of homework. The time spend in doing homework should serve the purpose of homework and not become burdens that develop anxiety and frustration. Take homework as an extension of activities that goes in the school which gives practice and enrich students with the lessons that they have discussed during the day. Young age students should spend less hours doing homework as they require time to play and cultivate hobbies that helps overall growth. While older students should spend a couple of hours more with the reason that each primary subject is learnt much more in detail. For younger students, Math tutor online typically spends less than hour doing homework that gets completed in about 15-20 minutes. While they spend 45-60 minutes for middle class and high school students which may last longer more than an hour to complete complex problem statements. Physics and Chemistry are the subjects learnt in high school and college level. Typically, Physics tutoring and Chemistry tutoring spend at least one hour to complete each set of homework in high school grade. The college students should spend equal hours on homework as that of spending learning Physics and Chemistry in their class. However, the number of hours purely depends on age, grade level, kind of school you attend and number of classes you are taking. [starbox id=admin]
Economics During the Turbulent Interwar Period
Economics During the Turbulent Interwar Period Europe Between The World Wars ChaptersThe Interwar Years Were Characterised By StruggleThe Interwar Economy of the United StatesGermany's Economy in the Interwar PeriodEconomics of The United Kingdom Between the WarsThe Interwar Period From An Economistâs Point Of ViewBetween 1919 and 1938, Europe, as well as other countries across the world, experienced a period of relative peace and stability, politically speaking.This came after the horrors of the First World War, which had a variety of short- and long-term causes, although the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in 1914 is generally considered to have been one of the more immediate triggers.Although the First World War lasted a little longer than four years, when the war did finally end, after years of armed conflict and occupation, the time came for countries to rebuild.From an economic point of view, this interwar period between the First World War and the Second World War was not particularly smooth sailing. Although European economi es did have periods of brief stability during this twenty year period, stability has to be considered against a backdrop of intense loss, both emotionally, physically, and financially, coupled with a rise in nationalism in Germany during the 1930s.Many European countries, including France, Belgium and Germanyhad been torn apart by fighting, meaning that many towns, cities, and communities needed to be rebuilt. This, on top of the fact that many millions had lost their lives or had become casualties of war, left workforces sparse, and nations suffered as a result.Finally, thereâs the fact that the sheer cost of the war was extraordinary, and decimated the reserves of more than one country.Easy credit terms, along with a plethora of goods for purchase stimulated the American economy. In this time of prosperity, the American government, with a newfound sense of magnanimity, eased the burden of Germany's repayment obligations, first through the Dawes' Plan; later under the Young Plan. The Dawes' PlanDue to their inability to make their second reparations payment to France, Germany lost access to its most fertile industrial area, the Ruhr region. Their inability to make use of the installations in that region formerly theirs was unfairly crippling their ability to rebuild their own economy. That, in turn, led to them taking punishing measures to repay their war damages to other nations.Whereas initially, German banks were conducting elaborate financial manoeuvers to meet their obligations, it soon became apparent that the system was a house of cards, destined to fall. All of the allied nations - Britain, France and the US knew something must be done to stave off another flavour of German disaster.The Dawes Committee, so named because it was chaired by American banker Charles Dawes, drafted a plan that would give Germany more leeway to rebuild both its country and economy while still meeting its obligation to repay for the war.Allied troops would clear out of the R uhr area, permitting German manufacture to begin once againThe Central Bank (Reichsbank) would be reorganised under the supervision of AlliesGermany would be made a loan of around $200 million, most of it from Wall Street bonds, to get things startedA portion of revenues derived from transportation, taxation and customs fees would be earmarked for reparations paymentsGermany would be held liable for 1 billion Marks repayment the first year, that amount increasing in subsequent years to a total of 2.5 billion Marks within five years.Now with liquid assets to pay France and Great Britain, and with industry once again humming along, Germany soon joined America and France in celebrating the Roaring Twenties.In accordance with the Treaty of Versailles, the U.S.A. was to be repaid for their war loans in dollars and gold. Germany found clever but ultimately damaging ways to meet that burden. France, relying on Germany to pay their debts, ended up unable to repay their obligation due to Ger many's default.This created additional strain on the Western European economies, who then found themselves borrowing from other nations to make the payments, leading America to further eased reparation obligations for Germany through the Young Plan.The Young Plan expected Germany to default on around two-thirds of its obligation to American banks and so, wrote the plan in such a way that only one-third of the total debt must be met unconditionally. The plan further relaxed repayment terms, making it easier than ever for Germany to comply.It's better to get a little than get nothing at all.So was the prevailing attitude in American government and on Wall Street and, with an influx of money and through their increasingly protectionist policies, the U.S.A. enjoyed a period of relative stability and economic growth during the mid-1920s, which in turn led to an increase in world trade as well as speculative trading.Nevertheless, this period of stability was not to last, and in 1929 the Wall Street Crash occurred, which sent the U.S.A., as well as Europe, into a deep economic depression. It was against this backdrop of economic turmoil that extremist parties, including the Nazi and Communist parties in Germany, gained greater popularity.No German felt the humiliation of the Versailles Treaty more than Adolf Hitler, who fomented unrest and sought to overthrow the existing government even as the economy hummed along. He would later be appointed as German Chancellor, rewrite the laws so that they would permit him absolute power and ultimately, start World War Two in 1939 by invading Poland.Following the Treaty of Versailles, western Europe's borders were redrawn Source: Pixabay Credit HansGermany printed yet more banknotes to meet that demand.The cost of a loaf of bread is often used as an example of the extreme hyperinflation that Germany experienced during the interwar period. (Source: CC BY 2.0, Jeff Keacher, Flickr)For some context of how extreme Germanyâs hyperinflation was...Imagine going into a supermarket to buy a loaf of bread. The price of that loaf when you first entered the supermarket hovered around £90 but then, as you shopped, it doubled or tripled in price. By the time you finished your shop, that loaf of bread will cost you 82 times as much as it had when you first entered the shop!In an effort to avert an economic meltdown, American investment banker J.P. Morgan organised a series of reparations conferences in June 1922. These meetings yielded no satisfactory results and the Mark devalued even further - now it took 7,400 Marks to buy one dollar.Germany asked for a moratorium on reparations payments at various times. Amendments to the payment terms were granted through the Dawes Plan and, later, the Young Plan but these changes did not provide for a long-term solution.Through these two initiatives and, most importantly, the restoration of the Ruhr industrial zone - one of the terms of the Dawes Plan, the German economy recovered enough to enjoy what they called Die Goldene Zwanzige - The Golden Twenties, their version of the Roaring Twenties.Although Germanyâs economic situation was nearly untenable at the beginning, when the Great Depression hit Europe in the early 1930s, they were economically sound enough to weather it with minimal damage.Economics of The United Kingdom Between the WarsThe U.K. had its own set of struggles during the interwar period, due to the fact that, like their European Allies, a huge amount of the countryâs wealth had been spent in order to finance the First World War.Taxation was the primary indicator of this economic shift: prior to the war, a wealthy man might pay up to 8% of his income in taxes; after the war that percentage jumped to more than four times that amount - around 33%.In spite of wealthy citizens' higher tax burden replenishing state coffers, the following four factors made for a lackluster economy in Great Britain:The labour shift away from coal and steel production meant that more people were unemployed and relying on the dole to see them through.Approximately 5% of the national revenue went to support families during periods of no work.Our country's resistance to modern methods of business and industry such as assembly line work, consumer credit and eliminating surplus goods served to further weigh our economy down.The shipping industry, once dominant in world trade, failed to turn a profit since the war despite several stimulus packages.Winston Churchill, at that time Chancellor of the Exchequer, put the country back on the gold standard - a move criticised by many economists as keeping the economy down.By the mid-1920s, the British economy had at least stabilised, even though revenues were rather slim and unemployment was still rampant, especially in the industrial north and in Wales, where mining was a main source of employment.This caused a political shift rather than an economic one. the Liberal party collapsed, bringing the Labour Party to the forefront as contenders against the Conservative Party. As Labour represented (and still represent) trade unionists, much was done to protect the rights and benefits of workers during that time. However, in spite of their best efforts, Scotland and Northwest England still suffered long periods of economic uncertainty and hardship.Because Britain's actual financial cost of the war was relatively low - it suffered more economic stress because of disability and death, our country only reluctantly supported the Treaty of Versailles.As mentioned before, our chief economist, John Keynes, felt that the treaty was far too harsh on Germany and would, in fact, prevent that country's economic recovery.With America financing Germany's repayments for war damages, Britain was guaranteed her share of the monies which she used, in turn, to repay her debt to America.Looking ahead, our country's leaders hoped to forge trade relations with Germany once that country was restor ed, but hopes of bringing Germany onto the global economic stage as an equal partner through various trade deals soon were dashed.The horrors of war were still fresh in everyone's mind. The great powers - America, Britain and France believed that strong alliances would serve as a deterrent to war.In their efforts to prevent another worldwide conflict, they also sought to limit, among other instruments of war, naval might and weaponry. Furthermore, these allies sought peace with Germany through a series of treaties negotiated at Locarno, in Switzerland.Through such cooperation, forethought and rigorous planning, the United Kingdom weathered the global economic depression fairly well. We had just time enough to enjoy our bit of the Roaring Twenties before the global economy crashed, but even that event did not impact us so severely.During this time, our country's trouble was more political. The Chanak Crisis nearly set us to war with Turkey but, in the end, even that conflict was ave rted, albeit narrowly.What really rattled British sabres was the rise to power of Adolf Hitler. The uncertainty of another possible war with Germany, coupled by the death of our beloved King and the abdication of his son, who soon made highly publicised appearances in Nazi Germany... that's what put our country in turmoil! The Great Depression hit during the interwar years. (Source: CC0 1.0, geralt, Pixabay)The Interwar Period From An Economistâs Point Of ViewThe interwar period is a fascinating one, both from a historical and economic perspective.Although the period only spans around twenty years, the world as a whole saw tremendous shifts during that time.While one of the most famous results of the interwar period â" namely, the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party â" is well known, itâs equally true that other countries faced their own political and economic struggles during this period, as countries tried to move on from the horrors of the First World War and rebuild their n ations and economies.This attempt to rebuild peace was ultimately shattered with the start of the Second World War.Historians have pointed out the short- and long-term causes of World War Two. One of the most prominent factors was the long-simmering German resentment over what they saw as the subjugating terms in the Treaty of Versailles. To reassert its might, under orders from the Führer, German troops marched on relatively defenceless Poland in September 1939, leading Britain and France to jointly declare war on Germany.The start of World War Two undid all the work that had been made to encourage a lasting global peace, including the work of the League of Nations, which was founded in 1920.Oddly enough, the interwar period is not always a primary focus of economics courses, whether at school or university. Although an emphasis is placed on areas such as macro- and microeconomics, economic history does have a tendency to fall by the wayside.However, economic history can be very satisfying, not to mention enlightening, area of economics to study. So, if youâre offered the chance to take a module covering economic history, it is well worth studying it.If such a course is not offered as a part of your curriculum syllabus, you might see if such is offered as an online course, as a massive open online course (MOOC).Economic history classes can cover all sorts of historical economic events, including:The Industrial Revolution;The interwar period and the Great Depression;The workings of ancient economies; andThe 2008 financial crisis.If youâd like to study or learn more about economic history, then you can also reach out to an economics teacher on Superprof for help. Superprof has economics tutors with specialisms and interests across a wide range of economics subjects, so you should be able to find a tutor that specialises in economic history at a price point that suits your budget.By entering your subject preference and postcode, you can be matched with tut ors in your area. However, online sessions with a Superprof tutor are also an option for anyone who would prefer to study remotely.Read more about the Roman Empire economy.Read more about the post-war boom.Read more about behavioural finance.
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