The sun never sets on the British Empire How do you think a
small island nation such as Great Britain came to control a global
empire that stretched from Africa to Asia and included Australia
and territory in the Americas?
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England Physical Characteristics Highlands Band of hills
running the length of the West Coast Difficult to farm, some
natural resources Midlands Largest region of England, also largest
population centers NATURAL RESOURCES COAL Industrial Revolution
Lowlands Along the English Channel Fertile soil Farming and Herding
(Sheep)
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England Economic Boom and London London (Location, Location,
Location) Thames River and Valley Estuary Trade within England and
other European Nations 1400s Age of Exploration New Technologies
Strategic Location Economic Activities Workshop of the World Used
resources to fuel the 1 st Industrial Revolution Textiles From Coal
to Iron Ore to STEEL Worlds Largest Economy through trade and
industry
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England Competition and the World Today 1800s Germany and the
United States began competing with GB. Coal supply was used up Oil
and Natural Gas were the alternatives Tertiary Economic
Activities
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Scotland Physical Characteristics Heavy Glaciers carved out the
jagged landscape Highlands High Mountains with lakes called LOCHS
Mostly covered with MOORS and BOGS Too much rain to allow for a lot
of plant growth Herding sheep and fishing Economic Activity Central
Lowlands Glasgow and Edinburgh Population Centers Ship Building and
Factories Southern Uplands Primarily a sheep raising region and
TOURISM
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Scotland Culture New industries have replaced traditional
mining, steel, and shipbuilding Computer and electronics Silicon
Glen (Valley) Act of Union, 1707 Scotland kept trading and
political rights Presbyterian Church New Scottish Parliament,
1997
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Wales Conquered in 1284 Since has been united with England
Separation of Culture Own capital, postage, flag, and language
Welsh Celtic Dialect, spoken in Northern Wales Physical
Characteristics Just like Scotland Economic Activities Coal Mining
and Herding Today new industries and foreign companies
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1. Which of the following physical characteristics of England
fueled the Industrial Revolution? a.oil reserves in the
Northc.natural gas deposits in the North Sea b.rich farmland in the
Lowlandsd.coal resources in the Midlands 2. London became one of
the greatest commercial and shipping centers in the world mainly
because a.it is the city that lies closest to the mainland of
Europe. b.ships could sail directly into its port. c.of its
location on the Atlantic Ocean. d.of the lasting influence of the
Roman Empire over European markets. 3. Which of the following was a
major result of the Industrial Revolution? a.Exports of
manufactured goods to the British colonies increased. b.Exports of
agricultural goods declined. c.Ireland became the new workshop of
the world. d.Beef and dairy industries moved from England to
Scotland and Wales. 4. Compared with the land in the Highlands, the
Lowlands region of England is a.covered by more fertile farmland.
b.richer in coal reserves. c.the center of business and industry.
d.much rockier and more difficult for farming or manufacturing. 5.
Londons relative location improved in the 1500s when a.the
Industrial Revolution arrived on the island. b.trade across the
Atlantic decreased. c.improvements in ships and navigation devices
increased trade in the Atlantic. d.the center of trade shifted from
the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
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1. Which of the following physical characteristics of England
fueled the Industrial Revolution? a.oil reserves in the
Northc.natural gas deposits in the North Sea b.rich farmland in the
Lowlandsd.coal resources in the Midlands 2. London became one of
the greatest commercial and shipping centers in the world mainly
because a.it is the city that lies closest to the mainland of
Europe. b.ships could sail directly into its port. c.of its
location on the Atlantic Ocean. d.of the lasting influence of the
Roman Empire over European markets. 3. Which of the following was a
major result of the Industrial Revolution? a.Exports of
manufactured goods to the British colonies increased. b.Exports of
agricultural goods declined. c.Ireland became the new workshop of
the world. d.Beef and dairy industries moved from England to
Scotland and Wales. 4. Compared with the land in the Highlands, the
Lowlands region of England is a.covered by more fertile farmland.
b.richer in coal reserves. c.the center of business and industry.
d.much rockier and more difficult for farming or manufacturing. 5.
Londons relative location improved in the 1500s when a.the
Industrial Revolution arrived on the island. b.trade across the
Atlantic decreased. c.improvements in ships and navigation devices
increased trade in the Atlantic. d.the center of trade shifted from
the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
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Parking Lot Identify one (1) thing you learned today and one
(1) question you have from today. Place it on the Parking Lot on
your way out the door
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The Two Irelands Physical Characteristics Island is shaped like
a bowl Hills along the coast and low center of the island Moist
from plenty of rainfall from Atlantic Emerald Isle Peat Energy
source
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1. In contrast to the southern Uplands and the Highlands, the
central Lowlands of Scotland a.has more lochs. b.is a less
industrialized region. c.supports a higher percentage of the
population. d.is a region where the population is more likely to
maintain ancient traditions. 2. Although politically united with
England since 1707, Scotland has retained all of the following
except its own a.system of laws.c.parliamentary system.
b.religion.d.system of education. 3. Heavy industries in Wales have
declined since the mid-1900s because of the a.use of more land for
farming. b.lack of modern technology. c.emphasis on service
industries such as tourism. d.migration of many people to rural
areas. 4. Scotlands lakes and rugged highlands were created by
a.the movement of glaciers.c.volcanic activity. b.tectonic
shifts.d.weather and erosion. 5. Which of the following is an
accurate statement about the way that the Welsh economy changed in
the late twentieth century? a.An investment in new technology saved
the coal industry. b.After a period of high unemployment, foreign
investment brought new industries to Wales. c.Once the coal mines
closed, petroleum refineries kept unemployment rates low. d.The
lack of skilled laborers forced the closing of the coal mines.
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1. In contrast to the southern Uplands and the Highlands, the
central Lowlands of Scotland a.has more lochs. b.is a less
industrialized region. c.supports a higher percentage of the
population. d.is a region where the population is more likely to
maintain ancient traditions. 2. Although politically united with
England since 1707, Scotland has retained all of the following
except its own a.system of laws.c.parliamentary system.
b.religion.d.system of education. 3. Heavy industries in Wales have
declined since the mid-1900s because of the a.use of more land for
farming. b.lack of modern technology. c.emphasis on service
industries such as tourism. d.migration of many people to rural
areas. 4. Scotlands lakes and rugged highlands were created by
a.the movement of glaciers.c.volcanic activity. b.tectonic
shifts.d.weather and erosion. 5. Which of the following is an
accurate statement about the way that the Welsh economy changed in
the late twentieth century? a.An investment in new technology saved
the coal industry. b.After a period of high unemployment, foreign
investment brought new industries to Wales. c.Once the coal mines
closed, petroleum refineries kept unemployment rates low. d.The
lack of skilled laborers forced the closing of the coal mines.
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The Two Irelands Cooperation and Conflict Invasion and War
Celtic or Gaelic tribes fending themselves from the Vikings and
Normans 1066 Norman Invaders 1500s Reformation 1840s Potato Famine
1916-1921 Rebellion 1949 Independence 1990s Extreme Violence and
Peace