Northern Europe Objective Examine the countries of Northern
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 ww 2 – 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 – 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 Finland
Parliamentary System • British Parliament – 3 Parts: » Commons » Lords » Monarchy – Commons » Make the laws » Elected by constituency » Prime Minister from them – Lords » Appointed position » Revewi and amend common’s work • https: //www. youtube. c om/watch? v=Qn. KKPw. E X_ac
Economics • European Union members – 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 Northern Ireland – N. Ireland dominant protestant – Ireland—catholic • IRA fought a guerilla warfare • 1922 Ireland got independence • N. 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 had the greatest impact in the world? Why?
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