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What was the year Edward I conquered Wales?
What was the year Edward I conquered Wales?
1301
What was the name of the battle that Henry VII won to become the king of England?
What was the name of the battle that Henry VII won to become the king of England?
Battle of Bosworth
During what period did Henry VII exile in France?
During what period did Henry VII exile in France?
14 years
What was Henry VII's symbol?
What was Henry VII's symbol?
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Who succeeded Richard I?
Who succeeded Richard I?
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What was the name of the battle that Edward III won to end the second phase of the Hundred Years' War?
What was the name of the battle that Edward III won to end the second phase of the Hundred Years' War?
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What year did Henry VIII become the king?
What year did Henry VIII become the king?
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Who was Henry VIII's first wife?
Who was Henry VIII's first wife?
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Who was Henry VIII's main advisor?
Who was Henry VIII's main advisor?
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What was the name of the religious movement that Henry VIII didn't actually care for?
What was the name of the religious movement that Henry VIII didn't actually care for?
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Who was the monk that wanted to reform the Christian Church?
Who was the monk that wanted to reform the Christian Church?
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What did Luther want in the reform?
What did Luther want in the reform?
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What did Henry VIII write in 1521?
What did Henry VIII write in 1521?
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Who was Henry VIII's chief minister during the reign of the English Reformation?
Who was Henry VIII's chief minister during the reign of the English Reformation?
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What was the name of the book written by Henry VIII via anonymous writers?
What was the name of the book written by Henry VIII via anonymous writers?
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What year did the divorce of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon get confirmed?
What year did the divorce of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon get confirmed?
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What year did Anne Boleyn get crowned queen?
What year did Anne Boleyn get crowned queen?
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Who was Henry VIII's second wife?
Who was Henry VIII's second wife?
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What year did Anne Boleyn get executed?
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What year did Jane Seymour give birth to Edward?
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What year did Jane Seymour die?
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What year did Henry VIII marry Anne of Cleves?
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What year did Thomas Cromwell get executed?
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What year did Catherine Howard get executed?
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What year did Henry VIII marry Catherine Parr?
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What year did Henry VIII die?
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Who was Henry VIII's son?
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What year did Edward VI become king?
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What year did Edward VI die?
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Who was Edward VI’s brother in law?
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What year did Edward Seymour become Regent?
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What year did Edward Seymour kidnap Edward VI?
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What year did Edward Seymour get arrested and executed?
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Who was the Duke who took over as leader after Edward Seymour’s arrest?
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What year did Jane Grey get crowned queen?
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What year did Mary I become queen?
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What year was Jane Grey arrested and kept in a tower?
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What year did Jane Grey’s father start a rebellion?
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Who was the leader of the rebellion against Queen Mary in 1554?
Who was the leader of the rebellion against Queen Mary in 1554?
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What year did Queen Mary I die?
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What year did Elizabeth I become queen?
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What year did Philip the Prince become king of Spain?
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What year did the Great Armada invasion happen?
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What year was John Hawkins the first English slave trader?
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What year did Martin Frobisher land in Canada while looking for a passage to China?
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What year did Francis Drake start his circumnavigation of the world?
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What year did Gilbert claim Newfoundland?
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What year did Raleigh found Roanoke in North Carolina?
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What year did Robert Devereux rebel against Elizabeth?
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What year did Elizabeth I die?
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What was the year the Anglicanism was established?
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What year did Mary Stuart get married to king Francis II of France?
What year did Mary Stuart get married to king Francis II of France?
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What year did Mary Stuart return to Scotland?
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What year did Mary Stuart marry Darnley?
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What year did Mary Stuart escape and raised an army?
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What year did Mary Stuart get arrested and was held in Tutbury Castle?
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What year was Mary Stuart found guilty and executed?
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What year did the English Eastland Company get established?
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What year did the English Levant Company get established?
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What year did the English poor laws get implemented?
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Study Notes
England From the Norman Conquest to the War of the Roses (1066-1453)
- The period spanned from 1066 to 1453.
- Important figures included Harold, Edouard, and Guillaume.
- The Hundred Years' War was fought between England and France.
- Joan of Arc was a key figure in the Hundred Years' War, helping restore the Dauphin.
The Norman Conquest
- The Norman Conquest began in 1066 in Normandy (north of France).
- The conquest involved a significant power shift.
- Vikings controlled England before this.
England Before 1066
- England was frequently attacked by Scandinavian warriors in the 11th century.
- England was a wealthy and centralized area.
Edward the Confessor
- Edward was king from 1042 to 1066.
- He was known for his religious devotion.
- He died without a direct heir, creating a succession crisis.
- There were disputes about who should succeed him.
Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy
- Harold Godwinson, the Earl of Essex, was a strong contender for the throne.
- William of Normandy was a claimant based on a supposed prior agreement.
- William of Normandy defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066.
Aftermath of the Norman Conquest
- William of Normandy was crowned King of England on December 25, 1066.
- William's rule led to a significant transformation in English society, including significant changes in the aristocracy, and the redistribution of lands.
- The Norman Conquest was a huge turning point in English history.
The Battle of Hastings (1066)
- Occurred on October 14, 1066.
- Decisive defeat of Harold Godwinson and assertion of William of Normandy's claim to the English throne.
The 12th Century English Civil War and the Anarchy
- The English possession started to grow when William became king, but there was another succession issue (Stephen vs Matilda) in the 12th century.
- This led to a civil war from 1135 to 1153 called The Anarchy (1135-1153), a period of significant instability.
- The war eventually ended with a deal in which Stephen had to recognize Henri as the successor. He became king in 1154.
The Wars of the Roses (1455-1485)
- A major conflict between the House of York and the House of Lancaster.
- Sparked by a succession crisis in the English Royal family.
- The Wars were a civil war dominated in the 15th century .
- Involved family rivalry and ultimately resulted in the Tudor dynasty's rise to power.
Henry VII (1485-1509)
- Became King of England following the Wars of the Roses.
- Stabilized the kingdom and consolidated the Tudor dynasty's rule.
- The name was a modern invention due to the family's symbol: the white rose (York) versus a red rose (Lancaster).
The Black Death and the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453)
- The Black Death was a devastating plague.
- It resulted in tremendous losses of life and societal upheaval.
- The Hundred Years' War, a protracted conflict between England and France, was deeply influenced by the Black Death.
The Hundred Years' War (1337-1453)
- Fought between England and France.
- A complex series of conflicts over territorial disputes, succession, and royal lineage.
- Involved various key figures including Joan of Arc, and saw fluctuations in English and French control of territories throughout Europe
The Black Death
- A plague that drastically affected Europe and England with massive losses.
- Widespread and devastating, impacting societal structure and economic systems.
English Coat of Arms
- England's coat of arms included the lion as the symbol for royalty
- The fleur-de-lys was used for French royalty.
- The use of these symbols reflected the merging of English and French power within the period.
The Acts of Union with Wales (1536-1543)
- Wales was incorporated into England's control during this period.
- It signified a merging of the two nations' borders, leading to a significant territorial consolidation within the British Isles.
Henry VIII (1509-1547)
- Became King of England.
- His desire for a male heir led to the English Reformation, severing ties with the Catholic Church.
- Henry VIII was extremely powerful due to his royal and religious authority.
The Act of Supremacy (1534)
- Act that severed the connection of the Church of England with the Church of Rome.
- This act was a key development in the English Reformation and Henry's quest for Absolute Power.
The Dissolution of Monasteries (1536-1540)
- Closure of monasteries under the orders of Henry VIII.
- The monasteries' property was often taken by the crown to increase wealth
- Religious upheaval and economic consequences resulted.
Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey & Mary I (1547-1558)
- The period of transition between Henry VIII and Elizabeth I's reigns.
- Key figures include Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey, and Mary I.
- This period was troubled by succession issues and religious conflict with England and other European nations
Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
- Became Queen of England.
- Her reign saw the English defeat of the Spanish Armada (1588).
- England's growing colonial ambitions and economic development occurred during Elizabeth's rule.
The Great Armada and the Trading Empire.
- The defeat of the Spanish Armada marked a turning point in the Anglo-Spanish rivalry and shifted power in favour of England.
- Increased English influence.
The Economic Situation in 16th Century England
- 16th century England was characterized by growing social tensions fueled by population growth, inflation, and distribution of wealth.
The Renaissance
- A period of cultural rebirth spanning from 14th to 17th centuries
- Marked by significant developments in literature, visual arts, music, and architecture.
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