The United Kingdom Flashcards
What is the UK’s full name?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
What does the UK comprise?
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
What islands does the UK include?
The island of Great Birtain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and most of the smaller islands within the British Isles
What was Wales a part of in 1707?
The Kingdom of England
What is the Treaty of Union?
In 1707, the Kingdom of England (which included Wales) and the Kingdom of Scotland united under this treaty to create the Kingdom of Great Britain
What were the Acts of Union 1800?
They incorporated the Kingdom of Ireland to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801
What happened to the UK in 1922?
Most of Ireland left to become the Irish Free State and the UK’s name was officially changed to what it is today
What can the UK brag about?
It was the first country to industrialize and was the world’s leading power throughout most of the 19th and 20th centuries
When was the UK especially the world’s leading power?
During the “Pax Britannica” from 1815 to 1914
How much land did the British Empire cover in the 1920s, when it was the largest in history?
Almost a quarter of the world’s land and population
What was the result of the First and Second World Wars on Great Britain?
They weakened Britain’s economy, and most of its colonies gained independence during a wave of decolonization
What kind of government is the United Kingdom?
A constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy
What three distinct jurisdictions does the United Kingdom have?
England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
What are the capitals of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland?
Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast
Where does the UK’s economy rank in the world?
Sixth largest economy in the world
