Henry VIII and the British Empire
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Flashcards covering the reign of Henry VIII, the subsequent religious changes, and the beginning of the British Empire.
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When did Henry VIII die?
28th January 1547
In what year did Henry VIII begin closing down monasteries?
1536
Why were monastic lands sold or rented?
To raise money for the Crown
What did Henry VIII's men do to the monasteries?
Stripped them bare, taking stained glass, statues, and gold decorations
What was the Pilgrimage of Grace?
A rebellion against Henry VIII's religious changes
What did the Pilgrims of Grace ask the king to do?
To destroy Protestant ideas and punish Thomas Cromwell
What did Henry VIII persuade Parliament to pass in 1539?
An Act of Six Articles
Who were Henry VIII's three children?
Edward, Elizabeth, and Mary
Who succeeded Henry VIII?
Edward VI
Who did Edward VI name as his successor?
Lady Jane Grey
Who was Edward VI's advisor?
The Duke of Northumberland
When did Edward die
6th July 1553
Who became Queen after Lady Jane Grey?
Mary I
What did Mary I want to do regarding the Pope?
To restore Catholic authority
Who did Mary I marry?
Phillip of Spain
What was a significant action taken by Mary I that caused unrest?
Persecuting Protestants
What did Thomas Cramer do
He admitted he was the cause of the churches ills and his had got burnt at stake first
Who was burned at the stake during Mary I's reign?
Thomas Cranmer
What was the end result for Mary I?
She died childless in 1558 after only 5 years.
Whose followers were known as Protestants by 1529?
Martin Luther
What could rich people do to be forgiven in the Catholic faith?
Paying for forgiveness
What did Henry order Thomas becket to do
Made him archbishop so people who worked at the church didnt have the benefit of the clergyman
Do Protestants need priests and bishops to connect with God?
No
Who did many Catholics see as the rightful Queen of England after Henry VIII?
Mary, Queen of Scots
Why did people think Elizabeth was illegitimate
Because Anne bolyne her mum got excecuted
How long did Elizabeth I keep Mary, Queen of Scots, imprisoned?
For nearly 19 years
Who was Elizabeth I's principal secretary and spymaster?
Sir Francis Walsingham
Why did Elizabeth I use propaganda?
To shape her public image and reinforce her authority
When did the Industrial Revolution begin in Britain?
Late 18th Century
What new invention revolutionized transportation and manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution?
The steam engine
Why was steam power good
It had flexible locations and constant power
What water borne disease was common due to unsanitary living conditions?
Cholera
What was a cesspit?
A pit for collecting and storing sewage
What is Algonquian?
Spoken by various tribes in North America
What were Powhatan homes made of?
Wooden frames covered with bark or mats
What were working conditions like
They worked long hours, they got whipped, deformed and went under machines while they were on.
Why were houses back to back
To save money because less walls needed to be built
What happened in the 16th Century concerning The British Empire?
The start of push with colonisation of America, west indies and the beginning of its interest for India, Canada.
Where did the British Empire first begin to settle in the 16th century?
Newfoundland and Virginia
What was the focus of the British Empire in the 17th Century?
India+ America were top of the 1.88 but also west Africa for slave trade.
What was the focus of the British Empire in the 18th Century?
Firmly on India. New interest for Africa - Patrioniam and Pride dominated the Phinking at the time.
What happened to The British Empire in the 19th century?
The british empire began to duline, especially after the loss of india -
What happened to The British Empire in the 20th century?
Started to settle in
Why did the British Empire colonize?
Beat other contries, Spread Christian faith, To Protect trade, develop their societies, To improve education, то increase status, To provide material, To Stop war, controle
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