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Chapter 6 Section 1. Outline your notes! UNITED KINGDOM Land Economy Government People & Culture...
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Chapter 6Section 1
Outline your notes!Our notes usually follow a basic outline or structure. We will focus on several BIG topics, and each BIG topic will have DETAILS
Here are today’s big topics (Write this outline at the top of your notes so you can see the BIG PICTURE):
LandIs about the size of OregonIs made up of 4 separate regions
1. England2. Scotland3. Wales4. Northern Ireland
The EconomyOver 250 years ago, they started the
Industrial Revolution. They are still a world leader in industry and trading
London
The EconomyExports: Manufactured goods & machinery,
as well as, computer and electronics are all major exports.
Imports: They must bring in natural resources and over 1/3 of all their food.
Why must they import so much food?
Lack of farmland and limited growing season.
The GovernmentParliamentary DemocracyHow does it work? Voters elect
representatives in ParliamentWhat do they call their two houses?
House of LordsHouse of Commons
Westminster
The GovernmentHow do they elect their leader and what do
they call him/her?Political party with most members in House of
Commons choosesPrime Minister
Prime Minister: David Cameron
Queen Elizabeth II (Monarch/Ceremonial)
Westminster Abbey
The Government1. House of Commons-elected by the people2. House of Lords-inherited title or given
titles by the Queen.The United Kingdom is also a Consitutional
Monarchy
People & Culture60 million people7 million live in LondonThey speak English, Welsh & Scottish GaelicMost are Protestant Christians90% live in cities (urbanization)
William Shakespeare Charles Dickens
Northern IrelandNorthern counties were home to many British
Protestants that remain loyal to United Kingdom.
Southern counties won their independence from Britain in 1921 and became the “Republic of Ireland”
The Republic of Ireland
LandAlso known as Emerald Isle
The EconomyPotatoes, barley, wheat, sugar beats and
turnips are all major crops.Manufacturing is a major provider for the
economy.
People & CultureA Celtic Past- Settled there in 500BCSpeak Gaelic & English (Irish dialect)58% live in cities/towns (not as urbanized as
UK)1/3 live in Dublin, which is the capitalIrish dance and music are still performed
around the world today
Dublin
