Revision On Everything Flashcards
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What was the Reformation?
A period of religious change driven by King Henry VIII wanting to split from the Pope and the Catholic Church.
What complaints did Martin Luther have with the Catholic Church?
He disagreed with the churches policy on indulgences (paying money to the church to obtain forgiveness for sins.
Why did Henry VIII create the Church of England?
So he could divorce Catherine of Aragon and marry Ann Boylene and have a son to inherit the throne once he died.
What did Elizabeth I introduce to keep both religions happy?
The act of Supermacy meant that even though she was a Protestant, she allowed the Catholics to stay and look up to the Pope as church leader. She also called herself the Supreme Governor of the church instead of the Head of the church to keep the Catholics happy.
What changes did Edward’s VI make to the church?
An English Book of Common Prayer was introduced. The Latin Mass was abolished and church services were changed to be Protestant.
What changes did Mary I make to the church?
She restored the country to being Catholic after her brother Edward VI made England a Protestant country.
Who was the first Stuart King?
King James I
Which King fell out with parliament?
King Charles I
Why did England have a Civil War?
disputes between Crown and Parliament about how England, Scotland and Ireland should be governed.
Who won the Civil War?
The Parliamentarians
Who became the Lord Protector of England?
Oliver Cromwell
What was the restoration of the monarchy?
When Parliament invited King Charles II to take the throne.
What was the main cause of wars 1500 to 1700
Religion
How did the way battle were fought change 1500 to 1900.
warfare shifted from primarily involving smaller, more personal battles to larger, more organized conflicts with technological advancements in weaponry and logistics.
Which weapons were new 1700 to 1900
repeating firearms. Early muskets and pistols evolved into more accurate and efficient weapons.
How did the civilian experience of war change
Civilians were expected to pay taxes to fund wars from 1500-1900. They were also expected to provide food and shelter for soldiers but not as much 1700-1900 as more wars were fought abroad. This also meant war was also less dangerous for civilians 1700-1900. Women became directly involved as army nurses 1700-1900.
What army did Oliver Cromwell create?
The New Model army
Name a medieval weapon
Pike, long sword and longbow
What were the three points of the triangular trade?
Europe, Africa and the Americas
Name two people who campaigned to end slavery
William Wilberforce and Thomas Clarkson.
Give a brief description of the conditions on the slave ships
Way too many people and unhygienic
What jobs did slaves do on the plantations?
Help grow crops and care for them as well as harvest them
What year did the slave trade end
It was abolished in 1807
What year was the slave trade abolished in the British empire
It was fully abolished in 1834
