2.1a Why did people migrate to England 1500-1700_ Flashcards
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What major changes occurred in England between 1500-1700 that acted as stimulants for migration?
Political, religious, and economic changes
This period saw significant transformations affecting migration patterns.
What was the predominant religious group among migrants to England during this period?
Protestants
Jewish migrants were also involved, being either welcomed or forced out at different times.
What significant political event occurred between 1642-1649 in England?
The English Civil War
This was a power struggle between King Charles I and Parliament.
Who was the leader of England during the Republic period from 1649-1660?
Oliver Cromwell
This period was characterized by the absence of a king or queen.
What was the Reformation?
The period when England changed its religion from Catholic to Protestant
Initiated by King Henry VIII in 1534.
Who declared England a Protestant country in 1558?
Elizabeth I
This solidified the Protestant identity of England after fluctuating religious policies.
What was the significance of the charter issued by Elizabeth I in 1600?
It established the Dutch East India Company
This company was involved in trading spices and cotton.
What type of trade was initiated by the Company of Royal Adventurers Trading to Africa in 1660?
Trading gold, silver, and engaging in human trafficking
This marked the start of the slave trade.
What was the effect of political changes on migration during this period?
Policies on migration were influenced by the religious preferences of the governments
Certain groups were invited or expelled based on the rulers’ preferences.
Fill in the blank: The Reformation was initiated by _______.
King Henry VIII
True or False: England was regarded as a safe haven for Protestants during its Protestant periods.
True
Many Protestants migrated to England to escape persecution.
What was the impact of the growth in trade on migration?
Increased migration of workers and forced migration due to the slave trade
Trade expansion necessitated labor and resulted in tragic human displacement.
What was the role of Parliament in the 1500s?
Became increasingly important and used more by monarchs
This led to a power struggle culminating in the English Civil War.
What was the religious status of England under Mary I?
England returned to being Roman Catholic
This was a reversal from the Protestant status established by previous monarchs.
Who replaced James II in 1689?
William of Orange
He was Protestant and assumed the throne during a period of religious conflict.
What is a charter?
A document giving permission from the monarch to certain individuals
Charters were crucial for establishing trading companies.
