1. The British Isles
Chapter 6 Section 1

2. MAP

3. The British Isles
The countries of the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.

4. The United Kingdom
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland

5. The United Kingdom The size of Oregon
In northern England, Scotland, and Wales, you will find rugged hills and low mountain ranges.
Moors are also located here.
Northern Ireland has gentle mountains and valleys, and fertile lowlands.

6. Moors
Treeless, windy highland areas with damp ground.

7. Economy Industrial Trading
Computer and Electronic industries are gradually replacing older industries
Farming is efficient

8. Government (1)
Parliamentary Democracy- Voters elect representatives, to a lawmaking body, called Parliament.
It has 2 houses: The House of Commons and The House of Lords.
The political party that has the largest # in the House of Commons chooses the Prime Minister.
The House of Lords has little power, most members are nobles.

9. Government (2) The U.K. is also a Constitutional Monarchy:
A queen or king is head of state.
Ceremonial, little power

10. The Republic of Ireland
Lush green meadows and tree covered hills
Known as: Emerald Isle, because of its landscape.
Rich in peat, which is dug from bogs.

11. Peat
Plants partly decayed in water, which can be dried and used for fuel.

12. Bogs
Low swampy lands
Where peat is found

13. Economy
Farming-
Major Crops: Potatoes, barley, wheat, sugar, beets, and turnips.
Manufacturing-
Processing food and beverages, textiles, and computer equipment

14. Government (1) The Northern Ireland Conflict
Southern, Catholic countries, of Ireland won independence from Britain in Became a republic
Northern, Protestant countries remained part of U.K.
However, the Northern, Catholic countries wanted to be reunited with the Southern, Catholic countries.

15. Government (2)
Northern Ireland, Protestants wanted to remain under British rule. They were known as Loyalist.
The disputes led to much fighting and many deaths.
These disputes were known as “the troubles”