UK in the 21st century case study facts

Question 1

Global conflict

Answer 1

• NATO forces, including the USA and UK, invaded Iraq in 2003, after terrorist attacks in New York in 2001.
• The Iraqi government was overthrown, but there has been a struggle for power in the country since then.

Question 2

Birmingham / London

Answer 2

• Birmingham: 90% of the UK population can reach here within 4 hours. High growth rate
• HS2 means fast transport
• 2nd biggest after London

Question 3

UK media

Answer 3

• worth over £70 billion a year to the UK economy, creating 1.7 million jobs
• Peppa Pig shown in 170 countries

Question 4

Balti triangle - Birmingham

Answer 4

• 20000 people per week to balti triangle
• 2013 – average person spends £110 a month on takeaways from other countries e.g. India, Chinese
• 100 different restaurants selling balti in this area