Northern League facts for kids

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The term Northern League can mean a few different things. It often refers to a political group in Italy or a type of baseball league. Let's explore what these different "Northern Leagues" are all about!

What is the Northern League?

Northern League in Politics

The Northern League is the English name for a political party in Italy called Lega Nord. A political party is a group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be run. They work together to get their members elected to government.

Lega Nord is known for being "Eurosceptic." This means they sometimes disagree with the policies and decisions of the European Union. The European Union is a group of countries in Europe that work together on many things, like trade and laws.

Northern League in Sports

The Northern League can also refer to a type of baseball league. Specifically, it was an independent baseball league founded in 1993. An independent league means it was not directly part of Major League Baseball (MLB).

This baseball league had teams from both the United States and Canada. Players in independent leagues often hope to show their skills and eventually join teams in bigger leagues.

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