King Henry VIII and His Six Wives

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Henry VIII divorced Catherine of Aragon because he wanted a son.

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Anne Boleyn was King Henry VIII's first wife.

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Queen Elizabeth I reigned during a golden age for art, literature, and music in England.

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During Queen Victoria's reign, many people moved to towns due to advancements in steam engine technology.

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Britain became less independent after the Second World War.

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Britain's culture, especially in fashion, remained influential globally after the Second World War.

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King Henry VIII founded the Church of England after the Pope approved his divorce from Catherine of Aragon.

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Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, reigned during a time when England experienced a flourishing period in art, literature, and music.

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During Queen Victoria's reign, sea captains like Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh gained prominence for their expeditions to South America.

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The Industrial Revolution led to a significant migration of people from towns to the countryside in Victorian Britain.

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After the Second World War, Britain's culture, especially in fashion, became less influential globally.

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Queen Victoria's reign saw Britain expanding its empire with new colonies that provided valuable resources like raw materials and food.

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Study Notes

Tudor Kings

  • King Henry VIII (1509-1547) is the most famous Tudor king, remembered for having six wives.
  • He had a daughter, Mary, with his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.
  • Henry needed a son, so he divorced Catherine and married Anne Boleyn in 1533.
  • When the Pope refused to approve the divorce, Henry founded the Church of England.

Elizabeth's Reign

  • Anne Boleyn had a daughter, Elizabeth, who later became queen (1558-1603).
  • During Elizabeth's reign, a golden age for art, literature, and music started in England.
  • Sea captains like Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh stole gold and silver from Spanish ships in South America, making England rich and powerful.

Victorian Britain

  • Before the Industrial Revolution, most people lived in the countryside, working at home and making products by hand.
  • The invention of the steam engine enabled production of products faster, cheaper, and in larger numbers, leading to more people moving to towns to work in factories.
  • The steam engine also enabled faster travel, allowing people to visit the seaside more often.
  • During Queen Victoria's reign (1837-1901), the British Empire expanded, and new colonies provided cheap raw materials and food.

Modern Britain

  • After the Second World War, Britain became less influential and more independent.
  • Britain's culture, especially its fashion, and its political views still have a significant impact around the world.

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