Key Terms Sequent occupance Famine Constitutional monarchy Nationalized History Made up of two countries United KingdomGreat Britain and the Republic of Ireland Great Britain is made up of just four political regions ID: 546499
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The British IslesSlide2
Key Terms
Sequent occupance
Famine
Constitutional monarchy
NationalizedSlide3
History
Made up of two countries
United Kingdom(Great Britain) and the Republic of Ireland
Great Britain is made up of just four political regions
England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
Groups that had an impact the British Isles
Celts, Romans, Anglos, SaxonsSlide4
The British Empire
The surrounding ocean helped protect the kingdom.
Built a powerful navy to take further advantage of the sea.
Ireland did not win independence from the British until 1921.
Ireland suffered from a potato famine
1 million Irish died
Famine, poverty, and lack of economic opportunities Slide5
Culture
Sports such as soccer, rugby, and cricket are popular
Ireland and Britain are democracies.
Ireland
Republic, president is the head of state
Britain
Constitutional monarchy
King or queen is the head of state
Parliament led by a prime minister serves as the lawmaking branchSlide6
Culture
Vast majority of people in Ireland are Roman Catholic
Protestants make up a majority of the population in Northern Ireland and the rest of the U.K.
Capitals
Dublin, Ireland
London, United Kingdom Slide7
Economy
The British had built the world’s first railroads
Led to the first subway system
Early industries included iron, steel, shipbuilding, and textiles.
They dominated global trade
U.K. nationalized businesses after World War II
The Irish economy traditionally was based on farming
Low taxes and a well-educated workforce have attracted foreign companiesSlide8
Issues and Challenges
One of the greatest challenges facing the people of the British Isles is violence in Northern Ireland
Roman Catholics vs. Protestants
A 1998 agreement created a shared government between Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland.Slide9
Questions to Consider
What are some issues that the British Isles face?
What led to an increase in immigration in the 1900’s?
Why was it easy for Great Britain to dominate global trade?