These are my Abitur learning sheets from English LK (in NRW). I've created them all myself on Word. This is a 6-page summary of the topic “Great Britain” which is planned for the LK and GK in NRW. In addition to the content, the document contains some illustrations and images that are intended ...
The British Empire:
What is the British Empire?
- Was made up of colonies, protectorates, and other territories which were controlled by the UK
- Began with the overseas colonies and trading posts set up by England between the late 16th and eraly
18th centuries
- A world power & economic power
- Strongest Sea power, colonial power, commercial power
- English the world language
What did the British Empire do?
- The british used violence to take over lands all over the world
- Many people were enslaved as a result of the expansion of the empire
Key Events:
- After 1612, the East India Company began to build up a small empire
- 1776 Amerika became independent
- 1997 Hongkong became independent: marked for many the end of the British empire
The commonwealth:
What is the commonwealth of Nations?
- A voluntary association of 54 independent and equal countries
- More than 80 accredited organisations
- It’s home to 2.4 billion people
- Founded in 1931
- Includes advanced economies and developing countries
- Members work together to promote prosperity, democracy and peace, amplide the voice of small
states and protect the environment
How was the commonwealth formed?
- After the independence of America, the British assure some of the countries they govern a little self-
determination (to prevent further striving for independence)
➔ Canada, Australia, New Zealand become Dominions (faked autonomy, nervertheless governed in
GB’s sense)
- 19th century: Dominions strive for more independence
➔ British Empire becomes the commonwealth of nations
➔ Only 16/52 states accept the queen as their head of state
➔ Loose community of nations
Areas the Commonwealth works in:
- Protection of the Environment
- Democracy, government and law
- Trade and economy
- Society and young people
, The UK:
The Kingdom unites
- England, Scottland, Ireland and Wales were independent
- English King Edward 1 made his (Welsh-born) son Prince of Wales
- 1542 Wales had been fully annexed by England
- 1535 Henry 3 brought Ireland under English control (for the first time)
- Ireland came into effect= „“United Kindom of Britain and Ireland“
- After the Irish war of independence Ireland was devided
➔ Northern Ireland was still part of the UK
A „disunited England“? The north-south devide:
The south The North
Generally richer Generally poorer
Less warm-hearted Seen as more warm-hearted
Middle-class, white-collar workers Working-class people
Social classes:
Working class
- 15% of population
- Sociable, a lot of cultural interest (Theater, classis music, watching sports,etc.)
- Likely to come from a working class background
- UK in the Midland or North-West
Middle class
- 6% of population
- A small group of people
- Ted to mix socially with people similar to themselves
- Often work in research science and technical occupations
Upper class
- 6% of population
- Wealthiest and most privileged group
- Score highest for social, economic and cultural factors
- Often went to private schools and elite universities
- Most likely to be found in London
- Very hard to join
- 97% oen their own home
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