https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq Mira and Selin en-us 2019-02-20 21:01:39 UTC 2024-11-22 11:27:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png selin_oezkan1 https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/333397800 What comes to your mind when you think about Britons? Someone with bad teeth? Someone who drinks tea all the time? Wait, have they ever seen sunny weather?
Many people may immediately think about certain stereotypes that are known around the world. But is every German unpunctu- ...well.]]> 2019-02-20 21:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/333397800 selin_oezkan1 https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/333398020 The United Kingdom is an ethnically diverse country with many different communities that reflects the multiculturalism of Britain. But how did it came to that over time?

1600: Asians and Africans brought to England as slaves
1700s:
- refugees from the French Revolution (1798)
1800s:
- Jews from Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia flee persecution
- Irish settlers escaping the famine/poverty
- Indian and Chinese traders
1914: Belgian refugees
1930s: refugees from Nazi oppression
1940-1960: homeless Polish people escape war and its aftermath
1948: the boat Windrush brings Jamaicans --> thousands follow
1950s and 1960:
settlers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
1970s: East Africans, Asians, Vietnamese
1972: Asians expelled from Uganda
1980s:
- Africans
- refugees from Romania, former Yugoslavia escape war
1991: Somalis apply for political asylum
19921-1997: refugees from Bosnia
1999: refugees from Sri Lanka]]> 2019-02-20 21:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/333398020 selin_oezkan1 https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/333398129 "family of nations"?
General Information
- Intergovernmental organisation
- 54 independent member states
- The Queen is the ceremonial and representative head of the Commonwealth
- Secretariat is based in London, the headquarters are in Marlborough House
- Population of 2.1 billion people and ca. 20% of the world's trade
- Commonwealth games are held every four years

Important dates
- 1926: Balfour
              Declaration
   --> Britain and its
        dominions are equal
        in status
  --> Members are united by
       the common
       allegiance to the
       crown
  --> States are freely
       associated members
       of the British
       Commonwealth of
Nations
- 1949: London
             Declaration
--> The word "British" is
      dropped from the title
- 1971: Singapore
             Declaration
  --> Declaration of values
        and goals that the
        member states follow
- 1991: Harare Declaration
  --> Declaration of values
       and goals that the
       member states follow
- 2003: Aso Rock
             Declaration
   --> "We are committed to 
        democracy, good  
        governance, gender 
        equality, and a more
        equitable sharing of
         the benefits of
         globalization."]]> 2019-02-20 21:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/333398129 selin_oezkan1 https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/333398187 What makes a Briton British?
For many, being British is about...
...multiculturalism
...being open-minded
...loving the country
...being proud of being British
...always going forward
...defending democracy

British culture is based on...
...remembering the past
...honouring the people who fought for their country
...the connection to its territories
...ittraditions
...a diverse society living in harmony
...looking to the future
--> "We Are, We Can & We
       Will"]]> 2019-02-20 21:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/333398187 selin_oezkan1 https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/333398241 Is it really necessary or just an expensive lifestyle?
The opinion of the British citizens concearning the existence of a Royal Family differ from each another.
But being a Queen can be a hard life sometimes. Not only that Queen Elizabeth II always has a lot of work to do such as paper stuff or going to meetings and public events but she never has one day off. Devoting her life to the Briton's service, being polite and responsible for everyone is what she makes her job.
Benefits of having her as head of state may be represented by her mindset for example: to live your life as if it is not all about you. The absolute opposite of egoism. Furthermore, the Queen does her job already for a really long time and therefore has the knowledge. She always keeps her promises.]]> 2019-02-20 21:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/333398241 selin_oezkan1 https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/333398373 2019-02-20 21:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/333398373 selin_oezkan1 https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/333398431 The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies and other territories administered by the UK and it was the largest empire in history. Britain's trade gained control over many different parts of the world. One of the first british trading companies, the East India Company (1600) which controlled India for many years and the Virginia Company formed the foundations of the growth and rise for the British Empire. In 1922, 1/4 of the world's land area belonged to the British Empire. Due to its huge expanse, it was also known as "the empire on which the sun never sets", because the sun was always shining on at least one of its territories. As a result, the British political, legal, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread.

The Raj
The British rule in the Indian subcontinent from 1858 to 1947
In 1876, Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India.

Triangular trade
Trade among three ports or regions and countries
(transatlantic trade: operated from the 17th until the early 19th century; carried goods, slaves etc. between West Africa, the Carribean and American colonies and the European colonial powers)

Slave trade
The use of African slaves was fundamental to growing crops e.g. cotton and tobacco, which were then exported to Europe. European goods were used to buy slaves from African traders. They were transported to America and had a horrible journey during which many of them died of diseases and maltreatment.]]> 2019-02-20 21:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/333398431 selin_oezkan1 https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/346781815 Pros
- Made trade follow internationally agreed laws
- Helped to build
   - schools, hospitals and
     to develop countries
   - roads, railways and
 drains in their colonies
- Trigger for post-war immigration
- ...

Cons
- Slave trade/colonization
- Flooded China with opium
--> catastrophe for the country
- Oppression
- ...]]> 2019-03-30 14:28:51 UTC https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/346781815 selin_oezkan1 https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/346869281 This cultural diversity makes Britain a vibrant place to be, but it is not without its problems. Conflicts can arise between cultures and generations.
Even if "Britishness" for many means being multicultural, open-minded and acting as one equal character, you can still see minorities living seperated in their own neighbourhoods and "white" Britons having trust issues.]]> 2019-03-31 09:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/346869281 selin_oezkan1 https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/346876854 The UK is located in the northwestern part of Europe. It consists of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The capital is London which is one of the leading commercial, financial and cultural cities. Head of state is Queen Elizabeth II (parliamentary monarchy), prime minister Theresa May is the head of government.


Fun facts:
The Queen, Elizabeth II, has visited over 115 countries despite not having a passport.

Almost 25% of all women in the UK were named Mary in 1811.
(Being British...)

The British Navy used Britney Spear’s songs to scare away the Somali pirates along the coast of Africa.

The British drink over 163 million cups of tea daily, about 20 times the number of cups consumed by Americans.

Windsor Castle in Berkshire is the oldest royal residence in the world.

In the UK, the Queen sends personalized birthday cards to those celebrating their 100th birthday every year.]]> 2019-03-31 11:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/346876854 selin_oezkan1 https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/346876984 By making colonies, the Britons wanted to gain more influence and money. Moreover, if you reign them, they won't fight against you.]]> 2019-03-31 11:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/selin_oezkan1/kp0srnoad1wq/wish/346876984