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1) Where did the industrial Revolution begin and to where did it spread?
Britain, and it spread to Finland, Norway, France, and Germany

2) What are some characteristics of governments in Northern Europe?
The EU, which binds most European Nations together, also a history of monarchy to democracy

3) How did conquest influence the languages spoken in Northern Europe?
The romans conquered the french area, so Latin evolved into french, but Rome didn't conquer Germany, so they kept their language

4) How did the industrial Revolution spur the growth of the British Empire?
It allowed the building of better machinery, so they could conquer

5) How did the Reformation affect Northern Europe?
It changed the religion of the area

6) Who are some important writers from Northern Europe?
William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth

7) What Northern European country did not join the EU?  Why?
Norway, because they wanted to keep their independence that they had recently gained, and their economy was booming

8) What was the Magna Carta?  Why is it important?
the magna carta was a document that made nobles below the law. It also inspired people to speak out for their rights

9) What are the countries of Northern Europe?
Britain, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Finland, Iceland