1500-1700

Question 1

What were the main reasons for migration in 1500-1700

Answer 1

How changes in Religion, Economy and Government impacted migration in the
‘Early modern’ era of 1500-1700

Question 2

England changed from being a catholic country to a

Answer 2

Protestant country.(Protestants were Christians who protested against the
Catholic churches teachings and set up their own churches)

European protestants under Catholic rulers, especially
French Huguenots, saw England as a place of safety
after many massacres.

Question 3

When a Catholic, James II became King and had a son, his protestant sister, Mary, was invited by Parliament to invade and rule with her husband, William of Orange

what did James ii do and what bill was signed after giving more power to parliament

Answer 3

Met no real resistance, James II fled. This is
known as the 1688 ‘Glorious revolution’

In 1689 signed a Bill of rights and more power
was given to Parliament

Question 4

Trading companies developed trade routes to Africa, Europe and… & so migration of
merchants and sailors & forced migration

Answer 4

India

Question 5

By 1730 Britain

Answer 5

LARGEST SLAVE TRADER

Question 6

New laws supported trade and the setting up of trading
companies . Like the

Answer 6

East India company and Royal African
company

Question 7

Power struggles led to Civil War &the overthrow of a King. Competing groups & new
governments(more power) opened the door. Jews were invited back after being expelled in …

Answer 7

1290