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the country study presentation the country study presentation introduction the history of great britain spans thousands of years, from prehistoric settlements to its formation as a modern nation-state. this presentation covers key periods, major events, and influential figures, drawing primarily from country studies resources. it highlights the island's transformation through invasions, unions, and cultural shifts, leading to the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland. we will explore chronological developments, include fun facts, and conclude with reflections on its legacy. prehistoric britain (before 43 ad) britain became an island around 5000 bc after the ice age, with early hunters and gatherers arriving by 8500 bc. neolithic era (3000 bc): introduction of farming, pottery, and monuments like stonehenge (3100–1550 bc), used for religious and political purposes. beaker people (2400 bc): brought bronze tools and settled farming. celts (700 bc): introduced iron technology, hill-forts, and advanced agriculture; resisted later invasions. roman …
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wall against the welsh and claimed kingship over england. fun fact: anglo-saxon influence persists in modern english language and local governance structures. spread of christianity (6th – 7th century) st. augustine's mission in 597 ad converted kent, becoming the first archbishop of canterbury. celtic vs. roman church: synod of whitby (663) resolved differences, favoring roman authority. in ireland: st. patrick (432 ad) converted the irish, using the shamrock to explain the trinity. impact: christianity unified kingdoms and promoted education. fun fact: the shamrock became ireland's national symbol due to st. patrick's teachings. viking and norman periods (8th – 11th century) vikings raided from 793 ad, conquering much of england; alfred the great (871–899) resisted, building fortified towns (burghs) and promoting learning. norman conquest: william the conqueror won at hastings in 1066, introducing feudalism and the domesday book (1086) for taxation. key events: unification under edward the confessor; harold godwinson's defeat. …
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elizabeth's reign; her "virgin queen" nickname inspired virginia's name in america. stuart period and civil war (1603 – 1714) union of crowns (1603): james vi of scotland became james i of england. civil war (1642–1651): parliament vs. king charles i; oliver cromwell led republic (commonwealth) after execution (1649). restoration (1660): charles ii returned; great plague (1665) and great fire of london (1666). glorious revolution (1688): william and mary established constitutional monarchy. fun fact: the great fire started in a bakery and destroyed 13,200 houses but killed only six people. georgian and victorian eras (1714 – 1901) . act of union (1707): formed great britain (england + scotland). industrial revolution: began in 1760s, with inventions like steam engine; population boomed. victorian era (1837–1901): queen victoria's reign saw empire expansion to cover one-quarter of the world. key events: napoleonic wars victory (1815); great exhibition (1851). fun fact: britain abolished slavery in 1833, …
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the country study presentation the country study presentation introduction the history of great britain spans thousands of years, from prehistoric settlements to its formation as a modern nation-state. this presentation covers key periods, major events, and influential figures, drawing primarily from country studies resources. it highlights the island's transformation through invasions, unions, and cultural shifts, leading to the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland. we will explore chronological developments, include fun facts, and conclude with reflections on its legacy. prehistoric britain (before 43 ad) britain became an island around 5000 bc after the ice age, with early hunters and gatherers arriving by 8500 bc. neolithic era (3000 bc): introduction of farming, potter...

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