1) Where did the industrial Revolution begin and to where did it spread?
The industrial revolution began in Great Britain in the middle of the 18th century; it spread to Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, and the US in the 1800s.
2) What are some characteristics of governments in Northern Europe?
Government pays for health insurance, resulting in higher taxes. Women also have a more prominent role in the government as well.
3) How did conquest influence the languages spoken in Northern Europe?
Normans conquered parts of Britain, Iceland, Greenland, North America, Normandy, and Russia. Because of this French spread along the regions.
4) How did the industrial Revolution spur the growth of the British Empire?
Iron ore & coal made the industrial revolution of Britain possible. Resulting from this Britain began to import and export goods in and out of their country.
5) How did the Reformation affect Northern Europe?
It separated Catholics & Protestants to different parts of the region, from the religious conflicts it caused.
6) Who are some important writers from Northern Europe?
The Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth, Charlotte Bronte.
7) What Northern European country did not join the EU? Why?
Norway, because they were very popular; getting a lot of tourism and exports and inports, they felt if they joined the EU it would hurt their economy.
8) What was the Magna Carta? Why is it important?
A treaty that was forced signed from the king stating that noble men get more rights and hold absolute power. It's important because it sparked the start of human rights.
9) What are the countries of Northern Europe?
Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, U.K., and Ireland.
