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Transcript of Ireland/ United Kingdom/ Denmark/ Norway/ Sweden/ Finland.
Chapter 14: Northern Europe
Ireland/ United Kingdom/ Denmark/ Norway/ Sweden/ Finland
Section 1: Physical Geography
Independent Reading Read the section independently and fill in your
note sheet as you go. (pgs. 334-337)
Start working on the homework when you are finished.
Two Independent countries: The republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland make up the United Kingdom.
Where and what are they?
3100 BC: Ancient settlers in England build Stonehenge.◦ Middle ages a series of
invaders ruled the British Isles; The Angles, Saxons, Vikings all established
1558-1603: England becomes a world power during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.◦ Strong economy and Navy◦ England joined with Wales
and Scotland to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
Early History/ Britain the Empire
1730-1860: The industrial revolution brings great wealth to England.◦ Industries like
Iron/steel/textiles and cloth products
1858-1947: The British Empire controls India, it’s most valuable colony.
Rise of the British Empire
In the 1900’s the British empire began to fall apart; WWI and the Great Depression hurt the British economy.
1949 after the Republic of Ireland gained independence movements for independence in many of Britain's other colonies emerged.
After WWII Great Britain gave up most of it’s colonies and the British Empire was no more.
Decline of the Empire
Government: Constitutional monarchy ( A democracy in which king or queen serves as head of state but a legislature makes the laws)◦ Magna Carta- From the
middle ages; limits the power of the kings.
People:◦ Many people in the British
Isles trace their heritage to regions early settlers such as the Celts, Angles and the Saxons.
◦ Each region still maintains its own unique identity. Irish Gaelic (Celtic Language)
spoken in areas of Ireland Bagpipes and Kilts of
Scotland
Culture
Toughest problem they face today is the conflict in Northern Ireland.◦ Disputes between the
people of Northern Ireland have a long history. Stem from Catholics in
Northern Ireland believing that the Protestants have not treated them fairly from years past.
Today hopes are high that there will be peaceful relations between groups and long lasting peace.
The economy of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland are among the strongest in Europe.◦ London: capital of the
United Kingdom is the center for world trade and industry.
◦ Dublin: Irelands capital, computer equipment and software have become major industries.
British Isles Today
Home to the Vikings hundreds of years ago.
Vikings:◦ Excellent sailors used
quick and powerful long boats to attack villages along coasts and rivers.
◦ Vikings were the most feared warriors of their time.
◦ Conquered the British Isles, Finland, parts of France, Germany and Russia; they were the most feared warriors of their time.
◦ Great explorers: established settlements in Iceland, Greenland In the 800’s 900’s, Vikings
led by Leif Eriksson became the first Europeans to reach North America
History
-In the 1100’s Viking raids ended.
-Scandinavian chiefs focused on strengthening their kingdoms; Norway, Sweden and Denmark all of which competed for power in the region.
-For many centuries they will fight to conquer and control each other.
By the 1900’s Scandinavian countries all wanted their independence.
Today all are independent countries from one another; except for Greenland that remains apart of Denmark as a self-ruling territory.
History Continued
Today the countries in Scandinavia have a lot in common; political views, religion and languages.
They have some of the worlds highest standards of living.
Each country provides its citizens with excellent social programs and services as well as free health care.
Scandinavia Today
Each group will be assigned one country in Scandinavia to read about and tell the class the following information:
◦ Where is your country? What countries border your country?
◦ 3 facts that you learned about your country from the short reading
Jigsaw Activity