Colonization
What year was the first successful English colony, Jamestown, established?
The first successful English colony, Jamestown, was established in 1607
What was an important consequence of the Industrial Revolution in Britain in the 1800s?
Britain became richer and more powerful because they started producing many machines and products.
What year did the first commercial radio broadcast take place?
The first commercial radio broadcast took place in 1920.
Which countries or regions did the British establish colonies in during the 1500s?
The British established colonies in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, parts of the African continent, the Indian subcontinent, and other parts of Asia.
Which country took over Britain's position as the leading economic power at the end of the 1800s?
The USA became the leading economic power at the end of the 1800s.
Why is English the dominant language in pop music and on the internet?
How did English spread to the colonies and change over time?
English spread to the colonies through government and education systems, and it took on new flavours as speakers of other languages had to learn English.
Name two important inventions from the USA that helped spread information after the Industrial Revolution.
The telephone and the railroad are two inventions that helped people communicate and travel faster.
What was the significance of the World Wide Web being invented in 1991?
What role did the British Empire’s economic prosperity play in its expansion?
The economic prosperity of Britain contributed to the expansion of the British Empire by making the nation more confident and capable of pursuing colonisation projects.
What happened to Britain's economy after World War II compared to the USA?
Britain faced large debt and lost much of its power, while the USA became stronger and richer after the war.
What concerns are raised about the future of the Norwegian language in the face of English’s global influence?
English will probably remain a world language for a long time still. Although there are more native speakers of Chinese, for example, the language is too difficult to have potential as a world language.
How did British colonisation affect the language and culture of the colonies, and what are the long-term impacts of this influence on today's global English speakers?
British colonisation significantly influenced the language and culture of the colonies, as English became the dominant language in many regions.
How did capitalism in Britain and the USA affect colonialism and the balance of power in the world?
Capitalism led Britain to colonize many countries for resources and money. When the USA became strong, they also began to influence other countries economically. This changed the balance of power in the world.
Why does English continue to be considered a world language despite the presence of languages like Chinese with more native speakers?
English continues to be a world language because it is already so established as a lingua franca, and even though Chinese has more native speakers, it is considered too difficult for global communication.