Northern Europe Objective: Examine the countries of Northern Europe and how they have impacted the world.
Population Ethnically diverse country UK most populated and diverse Made of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and England Heavy refugee pop. After ww2 Immigration pop. Heavy.
Population Distribution UK, Denmark, and Ireland—highest pop. Density. London– largest city 7 million people Center of economy Major metropolitan area Copenhagen—major tourist city
Governments Constitutional Monarchy Republics Abuses by kings Lords took power, king became a figure head Sweden, UK, Norway, Denmark Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights Republics Rule through the consent of the people Ireland, Iceland and Finland
Parliamentary System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnKKPwEX_ac British Parliament 3 Parts: Commons Lords Monarchy Make the laws Elected by constituency Prime Minister from them Appointed position Revewi and amend common’s work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnKKPwEX_ac
Economics European Union members Iceland, Norway no on EU. UK, Denmark, Ireland, Finland, Sweden Iceland, Norway no on EU. All are mixed economy “Cuddly” capitalism (Nordic states) Free trade w/ welfare state Universal health care Social Security Reduced conc. Of wealth Celtic Tiger—Ireland dev. Major High tech industry
Brexit STAY LEAVE Avoid tariffs w/ Europe One standard trade rules EU policy allows for free movement Get EU rep and Britain rep in international org. Maintain the status quo Make trade deals w/o EU laws Make own business laws Control immigration for country Has stronger international presence as it own country Sovereignty
Religion All dominated by Christianity. Most are Lutheran or protestant Ireland—Catholic Religious freedom in all countries.
Protestant Beliefs
England Goes Protestant England sets up Anglican Church Henry VIII wanted son Catherine of Aragon Anne Bolin Jane Seymour Elizabeth I would make England Protestant
Irish and British Battle Conflict with over control. IRA did not want Ireland partitioned Divided between Ireland and Northern Ireland N. Ireland dominant protestant Ireland—catholic IRA fought a guerilla warfare 1922 Ireland got independence N. Ireland and Ireland still finding ways to work together
Industrial Revolution Britain’s Advantage Country had Iron/Coal Coal provided the energy Iron improved machines/tools Iron built bridges/ships Transportation Water Canals connected cities and coal fields Many rivers and good harbors Steamboats—goods crossed Atlantic Land Improved road surfaces Railroads had steam locomotives Colonies provided Raw materials Scientific Culture (invention and practical applications)
Exit Write What ideas has had the greatest impact in the world? Why?