The making of the UK Flashcards
(34 cards)
On what was the Uk built on ?
Progressive annexations of several countries into one political state under the sovereignty of the English King or Queen
Did UK develop in isolation with the rest of the world ?
No, the British Isles over the years have been invaded several times
What happened in 600 BC ?
Arrival of first Celtic tribes (Britain had been inhabited before that, but the Celts marked the beginning of the Iron Age)
When was the arrival of the Celtic tribes ?
In 600 BC
What is there from 43 AD to 409 AD ?
Britain is occupied by Romans.
When did Britain got occupied by Romans ?
From 43 AD to 409 AD
What happened between Britain’s occupation and Viking’s raids ?
Raids from Anglo-saxons (hence (=d’où) the word “anglo-saxon”). Anglo- saxon kings assert their power over England, with Celtic groups remaining.
What happened in the 8th to 11th centuries ?
A series of raids by Vikings.
When is there a series of raids by Vikings ?
8th to 11th centuries
What happened in 1066 ?
Norman Conquest, by William the Conqueror.
When did the Norman Conquest occured, by William the Conqueror ?
1066.
Why is the Norman Conquest so crucial in English history ?
1) Assertion of royal power in a feudal system
2) William the Conqueror spoke French and that’s why for many years french was the official court’s languages in Britain. And UK’s official motto is : “Dieu et mon droit”
Did the other pars of UK received a french influence as important as England did ?
No : this could explain some of the disparities
What happened in the 12th century ?
Wales is under British control.
Was Wales a Kingdom ?
Wales was never a kingdom, which is why its flag does not appear on the Union flag. It had local princes but was never a King that had all the power of the territory
When did Britain took Wales under its control ?
In 12th century
What happened in 1536-42 ?
Acts of Union between Britain and Wales
Unites the two countries politically, legally and administratively.
Under who did the acts of union between Wales and Britain been signed ?
Under Henry VIII (a Tudor, and the Tudors were of Welsh ancestry).
When did the acts of Union between Britain and Wales been signed ?
1536-42
Which Nation is the first to be United to England ?
Wales
What happened in 1603 ?
Union of the Crowns
(James VI of Scotland became James I of England)
meaning that the king of England and the King of Scotland the same person. This was because Elizabeth I
died in 1603 without being married, so her nephew, who was King of Scotland, ascended to the throne.
With the Union of the Crowns did Scotland become completely dependant of England ?
Through this union, Scotland kept its Parliament and its legislative autonomy.
What happened in 1707 ?
Acts of Union with Scotland
This time, the union of the two kingdoms was enacted at political level, meaning that the Scottish Parliament was suspended and Scottish representatives were sent to Westminster.
Did Britain conquere Scotland to sign the acts of Union ?
This was not the result of conquest – unlike Wales, Scotland was never conquered completely and never surrendered.
