Norman History: Conquest to Magna Carta

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What political ideology did the king adhere to?

Liberal Democracy

Republicanism

Constitutional Monarchy

Divine Right of Kings (correct)

What was the main source of conflict during the king's reign?

Trade disputes with foreign powers

Disagreements with the nobility

Growing conflict with Parliament (correct)

Religious persecution of Protestants

What was the Gunpowder Plot?

A trade agreement with Spain

A rebellion led by the nobility

A plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament (correct)

A conspiracy to assassinate the Queen

Who were the primary conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot?

Catholics (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which building was the target of the Gunpowder Plot?

The Houses of Parliament (A) Signup and view all the answers

What document directly preceded the Petition of Right?

The Magna Carta (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Petition of Right?

Asserting the rights of individuals (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who signed the Petition of Right?

Charles I (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which event occurred in 1919?

The creation of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of Charles I’s failure to abide by the Petition of Right?

The English Civil War (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these best describes Charles I’s adherence to the Petition of Right after signing it?

Non-compliance despite his signature (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant achievement for women in 1919?

They obtained the right to vote (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which international agreement was established in 1919?

The Treaty of Versailles (B) Signup and view all the answers

What international organization was founded in 1919?

The League of Nations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was NOT a major event that took place during 1919?

Creation of the United Nations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary aim of Germany's bombing campaign during the Battle of Britain?

To target strategic British positions as a prelude to invasion (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which event was a direct result of Germany's aerial attacks on London?

The Blitz was started (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant social impact of the war effort during this period?

A rise in solidarity and unity as everyone worked together to win the war (B) Signup and view all the answers

What specific measure was introduced to manage the distribution of limited resources during the war?

Rationing system implemented for food and goods (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Battle of Britain?

Gaining control of British airspace ahead of a planned invasion (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was established by the Single European Act of 1986?

Free trade within the EEC (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which event occurred in 1990, according to the text?

Britain joining the European Monetary System (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Britain withdraw from the EMS?

Due to the declining value of the pound (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the European Monetary System (EMS)?

To link European currencies (A) Signup and view all the answers

How long was the UK part of the EMS?

Approximately 2 years (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the European Convention on Human Rights adopted by the UK?

2000 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the European Court of Human Rights with respect to the UK?

To overrule decisions made by UK courts. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main legal document that allows the European Court of Human Rights to overrule UK court decisions?

The European Convention on Human Rights (D) Signup and view all the answers

Prior to 2000 which of the following had the final say on legal matters in the UK?

UK courts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What specific kind of court is the 'European Court of Human Rights'?

An international court. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Normans

1066: Harold defeated a Scandinavian invasion in the north, but was defeated by William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings. William became King of England.
1086: The Domesday Book recorded all land and property in England. William established a feudal system where barons received land from the king and granted some to knights.
1100: Henry I united Saxons and Normans, ruling a kingdom stretching from France (Normandy) to Northern England.
1100-1170: Henry II expanded the kingdom, strengthening central government. He reorganized courts, creating common law. French became the language of courts.
1170: Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, challenged the king's authority over the church and was murdered.
1215: King John signed the Magna Carta, limiting royal power.
1284: Wales joined the kingdom.
1295: Edward I convened a "Model Parliament", a two chambered assembly, with the House of Lords representing nobility and clergy and the House of Commons representing towns and counties.
1305: Scotland revolted under Robert the Bruce, achieving independence.

Hundred Years' War and the Wars of the Roses

1337-1453: The Hundred Years' War between England and France for control of France. England initially held territories, but France regained its lands by 1453.
1348: The Black Death (plague) devastated England.
1381: Peasant revolt against taxation in England.
1455-1485: The Wars of the Roses, a struggle for the English throne between the House of York and the House of Lancaster. Henry Tudor (House of Lancaster) united England in 1485.
1476: William Caxton established England's first printing press, printing books in English.

The Reformation and Reign of Elizabeth I

1534: Act of Supremacy. King Henry VIII broke with the Pope and declared himself the Supreme Head of the English Church.
1558-1603: Reign of Elizabeth I. Catholicism was banned, but there was a period of relative religious stability.
1587: Mary, Queen of Scots, was executed.
1588: Spanish Armada was defeated.

The Stuart Period

1603: James VI of Scotland became James I of England.
1605: The Gunpowder Plot: Catholics tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
1611: King James's Bible was published.
1625-1649: Charles I's reign was marked by conflict with Parliament..
1628: Petition of Right: Charles I was forced to sign, limiting royal power, including no taxes without Parliament's consent.
1642-1648: Civil War between Parliamentarians and Royalists.
1649: Charles I was executed and the monarchy was abolished.
1660: Restoration of the monarchy with Charles II
1665: The Great Plague in London
1666: The Great Fire of London
1672-1673: Creation of the Royal African Company and the Test Act
1685: James II became king.
1688: Glorious Revolution: James II was removed from power (overturned the divine right of kings)
1689: Bill of Rights: Established a parliamentary democracy and limited the power of the monarch.
1701: Act of Settlement: prevents Catholics from inheriting the throne.
1707: Act of Union: Creates Great Britain from England and Scotland.

The 18th and 19th Centuries

1714: Hanoverian Dynasty began with George I.
1764: The Spinning Jenny was invented.
1785: Steam engine invented by Watt
1776: American Colonies declared independence
1801: Act of Union: Creates the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
1805: Lord Nelson defeats the combined French and Spanish fleets at Trafalgar
1807: Abolition of the slave trade
1815: Battle of Waterloo ends the Napoleonic Wars
1829: Catholics were granted freedom of worship.
1832: First Reform Act extended voting rights to the middle class.
1837-1901: Victorian Era: marked by empire expansion.
1867-1884: More extensions of voting rights
1870, 1872, 1876: Education Act, Ballot act, Queen Victoria becomes Empress of India.
1884: Vote for unskilled workers
1899-1902: Boer War in South Africa (a struggle over land)

The 20th and 21st Centuries

1900: Creation of the Labour Party.
1902, 1908, 1911: Education, Old Age Pension, and Parliament Acts.
1913: Cat and Mouse Act
1914-1918: World War I.
1916: Easter Rising in Ireland
1918: Nationalists win Irish elections
1919: Creation of Irish Republic
1926: General Strike
1928: Representation of the People Act (women get the vote in Britain)
1929: Start of the Great Depression
1936: Edward VIII abdication crisis
1939: Britain declared war on Germany
1940-1945: World War II: Battle of Britain, Blitz, allied forces land in France
1942: Beveridge Report
1944-1947-1949: Creation of the welfare state and decolonization ends WWII
1949: UK joins NATO
1951-1964: Conservative Governments
1956: UK involvement in the Suez Crisis
1969-1997: Beginning of the Troubles
1973: UK joins EEC
1979: Margaret Thatcher becomes PM
1982: Falklands War
1984: Miners' Strike
1986-1990: Single European Act
1999: Hong Kong returns to Chinese control
1997-2000: Labour-led Government focuses on domestic policy issues
2000: UK ratified the European Convention on Human Rights
2003-2004: UK sends troops to Iraq
2005: Tony Blair re-elected
2007-now: Events from 2007-Present (Tony Blair departs, Credit Crunch, Global Financial Crisis, rise of extremist ideologies, continued UK engagement in international conflicts, etc. )
2016: Brexit referendum
2017-2023: UK withdrawal from EU, political issues and events

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Explore the significant events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 to the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215. Learn about influential figures such as William the Conqueror, Henry II, and King John, and understand the establishment of the feudal system and the development of common law. This quiz provides insights into the political and social transformation of England during the Norman period.