Ethnic Groups of Northern and Western Europe
7th Grade · Social Studies · 50 min· Understand The Ethnic Groups That Have Occupied Northern And Western Europe Throughout History
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Learning Objective
I can name major ethnic groups that have lived in Northern and Western Europe.
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The Normans originated from Vikings who settled in northern France and were granted land that became known as Normandy.
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William the Conqueror led the Normans to conquer England in 1066, which led to Norman French influencing the English language and culture.
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In addition to conquering England, Norman knights expanded into Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, and established the Kingdom of Sicily in Southern Italy.
