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Countryballs Family of The United Kingdom
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I have made a remake of this video! You can check it out here! • Countryballs - Family of United Kingd... • The history of the United Kingdom stretches back thousands of years, with human settlement in the region dating back to ancient times. The region, known as Britain, was inhabited by Celtic tribes before coming under Roman rule in 43 AD. The Romans built roads, fortifications, and introduced Christianity during their occupation, which lasted until the early 5th century. • Following the fall of the Roman Empire, Britain faced invasions from various Germanic tribes, such as the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes. These invasions led to the establishment of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, which eventually united under one ruler, King Æthelstan, in the 10th century. Viking invasions from Scandinavia also occurred during this period, leading to the establishment of Norse settlements in parts of Britain. • In 1066, the Norman Conquest took place when William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, invaded England and defeated the Anglo-Saxon king Harold II at the Battle of Hastings. The Normans introduced a centralized system of government and their language, Norman French, influenced the evolution of English. Norman rule lasted for several centuries and shaped the development of the nation. • By the 14th century, the Kingdoms of England and Scotland were separate entities, with Wales and Ireland also under English control. England entered the period known as the Wars of the Roses, a civil war between the rival Houses of Lancaster and York, which lasted from 1455 to 1487. The war resulted in the establishment of the Tudor dynasty, with Henry VII becoming the first Tudor monarch. • In the 16th century, England experienced significant religious and political changes during the Protestant Reformation. King Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church and established the Church of England, resulting in religious tensions and conflicts for years to come. England also embarked on a period of colonial expansion, establishing colonies in North America, Africa, and India. • The Acts of Union in 1707 merged the Kingdoms of England and Scotland, creating the Kingdom of Great Britain. The 18th century saw further expansion of the British Empire, with victories in various wars securing territories around the world. The Industrial Revolution, beginning in the late 18th century, transformed the United Kingdom into the world's leading industrial and economic power. • The 19th and early 20th centuries marked the peak of British imperial power, with the British Empire encompassing territories across the globe. However, this period also saw significant social and political changes, including the abolition of slavery, expansion of voting rights, and the rise of socialism. The United Kingdom faced immense challenges during World War I and World War II, but ultimately played a vital role in securing victory. • From the mid-20th century, decolonization led to the independence of many former British colonies, marking the decline of the British Empire. The United Kingdom became a member of the United Nations, NATO, and joined the European Economic Community (later the European Union) in 1973. The country has since experienced periods of economic growth, social change, and political debates, including a referendum in 2016 that resulted in a majority decision for the UK to leave the EU, commonly known as Brexit. • Today, the United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. It consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, each with its own distinct identity and devolved governmental powers. The history of the United Kingdom continues to shape its diverse culture, politics, and global influence.
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