1. Northern Europe
Objective: Examine the countries of Northern Europe and how they have impacted the world.

2. Population Ethnically diverse country UK most populated and diverse
Made of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and England
Heavy refugee pop. After ww2
Immigration pop. Heavy.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Religion All dominated by Christianity.
Most are Lutheran or protestant
Ireland—Catholic
Religious freedom in all countries.

9. Protestant Beliefs

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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)

13. Exit Write
What ideas has had the greatest impact in the world? Why?