The History of the United Kingdom

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The History of the United Kingdom
C.R Jakobson Gymnasium

• by Ave Arak and Epp Jürisson
• Supervisors T.Pukk and M.Maasen
• Viljandi 2002

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Introduction

• The British Isles have a rich history going back
  thousands of years.
• The history of the United Kingdom includes also
  the history of England, Scotland, Wales and
  Northern Ireland.
• The history is full of invaders, wars, rulers.

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History

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The Kings and Queens

• Until 1603 the English and Scottish Crowns
  were separated.
• Following the Accession of King James VI of
  Scotland (I of England) to the English Throne.
•  From the end of the 17th century, monarchs lost
  executive power and they became subject to
  Parliament, resulting in today's constitutional
  Monarchy.

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The best known Queen
Queen Elizabeth I

• Elizabeth gave the name to a golden age of
  poets, statesmen and adventurers.
• Known as the Virgin Queen, or Gloriana.

1533 - 1603
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The best known King

• Claims to the throne of France led to the Hundred
  Years' War
• and the loss of almost all the large English
  territory in France.
• Eduard III

1312-1377
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The Historical Flag

• When King James VI of Scotland ascended to the
  English throne, thereby becoming James I of
  England, the national flags of England and
  Scotland on land continued to be.

by Graham BartramFlag adopted 1 January 1801
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Flags crosses

• The Union Jack/Flag includes the Cross of St.
  George (England), the Cross of St. Andrew
  (Scotland) and the Cross of St. Patrick
  (Ireland).

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The Map of UK

• Here we can see all the countries of United
  Kingdom

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The Most Important Wars

• The Hundred Years War 1336-1565
• Wars of the Roses 1455-1487
• Civil War 1642-1645
• Boer War 1901-1902
• World War I 1914-1918
• World War II 1939-1945

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Wales

• a Celtic land of mountains and coal

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Northern Ireland

• It is clear today that the Irish problem has not
  been solved.
• Northern Protestants feel they have a right to
  determine their own future democratically.
• Northern Catholics feel they have the right to be
  part of a united Ireland.

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Scotland

• An English army arrived to relieve the Scots
  siege of Stirling.
• Bruce defeated the English army under Edward II,
  who was lucky to escape with his life.
• The Scots victory at the Battle of Bannockburn
  secured complete Scots independence.

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England

• England has always played an important role in
  the worlds economy and business.

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Historical Monument

• the name of a very remarkable ancient monument in
  England
• It consists of a great collection of stones

Stonehedge
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The Historical Big Ben

• Big Ben is one of London's best-known landmarks.
• It houses the House of Parliament.

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Summary

• The history has efected our lives for
  centuries and will continue to do the same in
  future.
• We think that England has always been
  rich of kings and queens who has changed the
  world.