Origins of Denmark
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- We Vikings are the original ancestors of the Danish.
- We started setting up settlements in those areas and stayed for some time
- I King Olaf Tryggvason brought Christianity to the danes in 1000 A.D
- It took some time before most became christian
- Eventually we had created our own monarchy
- Its lasted for nearly 1000 years and still exists today!
- After WWII there was a demand for more freedom in political choice and the Monarchy obliged
- We want a say in the government and we want to vote!
- Several countries in Europe were experiencing rapid political change due to the cold war
- We can compromise with you and find a new form of government.
- Modern Denmark is now a socialist democracy, while still keeping a monarchy for tradition
- We are members of the "Scandinavian model", which means we have higher taxes but we have a lot provided
- Now one of the most successful democratic socialist states out there
- We have managed to evolve from terrifying vikings to now one of the most hospitable places on earth
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