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Introduction T he United Kingdom is a European nation northwest of France, made up of four constituency countries that occupy what are known as the British Isles: England,Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. One of the oldest European countries in history, the nation grew from the consolidation of various Anglo-Saxon kingdoms to the nation it is today over the course of nine centuries.

The difference between the

United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England.

Words to Understand Brexit: A term used for the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union. Constituency country: A country that makes up part of a larger country or confederation. Mercantilism: A historical economic theory that focuses on the trade of raw materials from a colony to the mother country, and of manufac- tured goods from the mother country to the colony, for the profit of the mother country. SpanishArmada: The Spanish naval fleet sent to England in 1588 as part of an invasion attempt.

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