22-23-Y8 History (Autumn)

Question 1

1492

Answer 1

Christopher Columbus’ explorations of the Americas

Question 2

1584

Answer 2

First attempted English colony in America on Roanoke Island

Question 3

1607

Answer 3

First successful English colony in America in Virginia.

Question 4

1619

Answer 4

First African slaves brought to Jamestown

Question 5

1620

Answer 5

Mayflower set up a new colony in New England – Plymouth.

Question 6

1642-1645

Answer 6

First English Civil War

Question 7

1648-1649

Answer 7

Second English Civil War

Question 8

1649

Answer 8

King Charles I executed for his role in the Civil War.

Question 9

1649-1651

Answer 9

Third English Civil War

Question 10

1655

Answer 10

Jamaica captured by Britain from the Spanish

Question 11

1763

Answer 11

East India Company take control of Bengal

Question 12

1773

Answer 12

Boston Tea Party

Question 13

1775-83

Answer 13

American War of Independence

Question 14

1857

Answer 14

The Indian Rebellion

Question 15

How was society changed during the Civil War?

Answer 15

Groups were formed that challenged social norms. For example the Ranters and Levellers who believed that England should be made more equal.

Question 16

How was religion changed during the Civil War?

Answer 16

During the Civil War parliament was dominated by Puritan (extreme protestants) and attacked what they saw as Catholic ideas in England. When Oliver Cromwell ruled over England he introduced a number of puritans laws.

Question 17

How was politics changed during the Civil War?

Answer 17

Charles I was put on trial at the end of the Civil War and executed, this made England a republican, with Oliver Cromwell made Lord Protector. Although he had many similar powers to the King.

Question 18

How were the lives of women changed during the Civil War?

Answer 18

Women during the Civil War became involved in the conflict. Mary Bankes defended Corfe Castle and Elizabeth Lilburne petition parliament to release her husband.