Colonisation
How many people spoke English at the beginning of the 16th century?
A few million people in England and nearby areas.
What improvements in the 17th century contributed to the population increase in Britain?
Improvements in farming techniques.
Where was the first radio show for money?
In Pittsburgh, USA.
What made English colonists finally thrive in America?
Growing tobacco successfully.
Which American inventions helped spread English knowledge globally?
Steamships, railways, telephone, and newspapers.
What invention from the USA in 1991 changed the world and mainly used English?
The World Wide Web.
In what year did Queen Elizabeth I give Sir Walter Raleigh permission to establish colonies?
1584
Which language lost out to English in Norwegian schools at the end of the 19th century?
Latin
Which two countries are known for making great music in English?
Britain and the USA.
Which areas were primarily colonised by the British Empire to spread English?
Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, parts of Africa, Indian subcontinent, and elsewhere in Asia.
Who were some American people who helped English with schools and arts?
Andrew Carnegie, Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D Rockefeller.
How does pop music help English get bigger around the world?
Pop songs, often in English, help more people learn and use English.
Why did English spread through the British Empire?
English was taught in schools and used in government in the colonies.
How did World War II change Britain and the USA, and help English become a world language?
Britain lost power and money, while the USA got stronger, making English more important.
Why do some people worry about English taking over Norwegian?
English is everywhere, so some people think it might take over Norwegian.