Journal 3

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What is different about them?

What is the difference? Why are they almost no different? First, we must look at
geography. The British Isles consist of two large islands: Great Britain and Ireland. The
island of Ireland is divided into two countries: The Republic of Ireland and Northern
Ireland. Great Britain is divided into 3 other countries: England, Wales and Scotland. The
problem is that London is the capital of England and the capital of the United Kingdom, so
many people use English or British terms interchangeably.

London is in England. It is the seat of British power. However, in history, there are
also other regions that have common traditions and dialects. Bordering regions with
common language and other regions or countries have relatives in Common. Including
Wales (Welsh), which is also part of the United Kingdom, and the United Kingdom is part
of the United Kingdom. Therefore, in this sense, they are considered to be the same or
similar. In addition, the name is another reason for confusion. The English are fluent in
English, Welsh (Welsh), Scottish (Scottish), Northern Ireland (Northern Ireland), England
(United Kingdom) and they don't like to be confused.

When we talk about Great Britain, the United Kingdom and England, we
automatically think of them as the group of islands located in the northwest of Europe. If,
on the other hand, we speak of the United Kingdom, it defines a political unit that
constitutes a state made up of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

United Kingdom, Great Britain and England are often used interchangeably and
seem to refer to the same thing, but this is not the case. The United Kingdom is short for
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

England is part of the Republic of Great Britain and Ireland. So, United Kingdom
includes Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In other words, it is the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is a large island and England
is a part of Great Britain, and the Republic of Ireland.
 References

Youtube (2016, July 14). United Kingdom Vs Great Britain Vs England primer
[Video].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggggPEuFzOM

Cunninghan, J (2018). What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United
Kingdom?
https://www.britannica.com/story/where-does-the-name-europe-come-from
Journal 4
A letter or email

For: Professor Carolyn Carpenter

Dear professor, a few days ago I read a post on Instagram about how it was the discovery of

the Kimberley gold mines in South Africa, which was found in 1866 by a boy in that

named Erasmus Jacobs, who while playing, found a small white stone on the banks of the

Orange River, and the stone turned out to be a 21. 25 carat diamond.

Most of their land was confiscated by British settlers and they had no other means of

livelihood, but to make a living in the mines. Diamonds cost a lot of money and they

realized that there was a land mine there, which caused some conflicts. At first, African

men migrated to the mines to work for a few months a year and then returned home with

money to buy livestock or invest in their own crops. Others saw more opportunities in life

and eventually stayed in Kimberley. However, I realize that the British colonists are

involved in many things, that is, they want to own everything, the cause of the conflict,

genocide, and other consequences.

I think this incident interested me, it even reminded me of the movie "Blood Diamond",

which had an impact at the time. On the contrary, it reminds me of many films that are also

related to slavery and the abuse of dark-skinned people and all the injustices they

experience. Sometimes I wish I had been born at that time and felt like I wanted to do

things right, doing justice and fairness for all.

Now, I'm sending you this email to recommend you to read the post, below I leave you the

link and also to watch some of these movies: Blood diamond and The Help. And that you

leave me some feedback on what you think about this topic.

Post link: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLu_Be5Foc2/?igshid=ra4fjdx4ffd2

 References

Dr. Shigley, J (2017, May 29). Historical Reading List: The Diamond Fields of
South Africa: Part 1 (1868-1893.
https://www. gia. edu/gia-news-research/historical-reading-diamond-fields-south-
africa-1868-1893