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What does it mean?
English identity is closely tied to Protestant religious tradition.
In plain terms
Many English people identify strongly with Protestantism.
What can you take from it?
Religious tradition shapes national identity.

Where it applies

  • cultural study
  • historical analysis
  • national identity

Putting it to work

  • study cultural roots
  • understand identity markers

Questions to consider

  • How does religion shape identity?
  • What defines a nation?

Another view

Not all English people are Protestant today.

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