· In the sixteenth century, England became the dominant sea power.
· Ireland became a part of the union in 1801.
· The English conquered Wales in 1382.
· Scotland became a part of England in 1602.
· The islands were invaded by the Nornams in 55 BC.
· The United Kingdom became less dominant as it was weakened during the World War I.
· Winston Churchill made the country successful again.