Revision Flashcards
(30 cards)
What was the primary cause of the English Civil War?
Conflicts between Parliament and King Charles I over governance and authority.
Who led the Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War?
Oliver Cromwell.
True or False: The English Civil War lasted from 1642 to 1651.
True.
What was the outcome of the English Civil War?
The defeat of King Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell.
Fill in the blank: Oliver Cromwell was the leader of the _______.
New Model Army.
What title did Oliver Cromwell hold after the monarchy was abolished?
Lord Protector.
Multiple Choice: What was the main document that outlined the government under Cromwell?
A) The English Bill of Rights B) The Instrument of Government C) The Magna Carta D) The Act of Settlement
What major change did the Industrial Revolution bring about in England?
The shift from agrarian economies to industrial and manufacturing economies.
True or False: The Industrial Revolution began in the late 18th century.
True.
What was a significant invention during the Industrial Revolution?
The steam engine.
Fill in the blank: The Industrial Revolution led to the growth of _______ in urban areas.
Factories.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of rapid urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?
A) Improved living conditions B) Increased pollution C) Decreased population density D) More rural jobs
What public health issue was prevalent in London during the 1800s?
Cholera outbreaks.
True or False: The sanitation movement in the 1800s aimed to improve public health conditions in cities.
True.
What was the primary focus of the public health reforms in London during the 19th century?
Improving sanitation and access to clean water.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Act of 1848 established a central board of health in England.
Public Health Act.
Multiple Choice: Who is often credited with the discovery of the link between dirty water and cholera?
A) Florence Nightingale B) John Snow C) Edwin Chadwick D) Joseph Lister
What was one of the major effects of the Industrial Revolution on society?
The rise of the working and middle classes.
True or False: Child labor was a common practice during the Industrial Revolution.
True.
What did the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 aim to address?
Poverty and the conditions of the poor in urban areas.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Revolution led to advancements in technology and manufacturing processes.
Industrial.
Multiple Choice: Which invention is associated with the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution?
A) The telegraph B) The spinning jenny C) The steam locomotive D) The cotton gin
What type of government did Oliver Cromwell establish after the English Civil War?
A republican government.
True or False: Oliver Cromwell was a supporter of religious tolerance.
False.
