What political reasons were involved in the conflict that started the English Civil War? (1942- 1651)
Power struggle between King and Parliament( seeking to limit the king's powers), disagreement over governance (absolute monarchy or constitutional monarchy)
What is Magna Carta?
Also known ads Magna Carta Libertatum is a medieval charter signed by King John of England in 1215
The Industrial Revolution was a time of major industrialization and innovation that began in the late 18th century. How?
Mechanization and Mass Production, Steam Power, Textile Innovations, Transportation Revolution
Which were the reasons for the religious tensions that started the Civil war?? (1642-1651)
Anglican vs Puritan. The Church of England, led by the king, was seen as too catholic by many puritans who sought to reform the church and eliminate Catholic pr
Which king began the Tudor era?
Henry VII, also known as Henry Tudor. His claim to the throne came through his mother, Margaret Beaufort
What happened to each of Henry the VIII-th wives?
Catherine of Aragon-divorced, Anne Boleyn-executed, Jane Seymour-died, Anne of Cleves-divorced, Catherine Howard-executed, Catherine Parr- survived
Who were the Saxons and where did they originate from?
The Saxons were a group of Germanic tribes who originated from the region of Saxony in modern-day Germany, specifically from the areas near the Elbe River.
What did Magna Carta establish?
It established the principle that the king was not above the law and it protected the rights of the nobility an the common man, limiting the power of the king
Which were the main reasons for which Britain lost the American colonies?
Taxation without representation/ stamp Act-1765, the British government imposed a tax on prints, without consulting the colonies, Townshend Act, Tea Act A
What is the first English Parliament?
1265- the first E.P. was convened by Simon de Montfort, earl of Leicester. It included nobles, clergymen and commoners
The War of Roses meant the division of which dynasties?
The House of Lancaster (red rose) and the House of York (white rose)
What were the main reasons for the Saxon migration to Britain in the 5th and 6th centuries?
Overpopulation, Resource Scarcity, Environmental Factors, Other Tribes, British Wealth and Resources
The Norman Conquest was sparked by a disputed inheritance. Which?
King Edward the Confessor left no clear heir. Harold Godwinson(earl of Wessex) and William, king of Normandy
During the time of Edward III's reign Parliament became organised in in two parts. Which?
The Lords and the Commons( presented the middle class)
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