Colonisation
Where was English originally spoken?
England
What is capitalism?
An economic system where businesses are privately owned and compete to make a profit.
Where was the internet invented?
USA
Name one country that was a British colony?
India, Australia, Canada, South Africa, or the USA
Why is the USA important for the English language?
It became the world’s economic superpower and spread English through business, media, and technology.
What is the BBC?
A British broadcasting company (British Broadcasting Corporation).
How did English spread to other countries?
Through British colonisation and its government and education systems.
Which country started the Industrial Revolution?
Britain
What language do most pop songs use?
English
Who gave permission to colonise new lands in 1584?
Queen Elizabeth the first
What kind of businesses helped English spread?
Railways, newspapers, film, radio, and the internet.
Why do many movies use English?
Hollywood, the world’s biggest film industry, is in the USA.
What was the first successful English colony in America?
Jamestown
What happened to Britain after World War II?
It lost its empire and had massive debts.
What was the first country to have commercial radio?
The USA in 1920