British history Flashcards
In 1588 which fleet of ships did the English defeat?
A Spanish fleet of ships.
Name two English civil war battles
Marston Moor and Naseby
When did the Norman invasion occur?
1066
When was there a plot carried out to blow up Parliament?
November 5, 1605
During the English civil war, what were the supports of the king and the supporters of Parliament called?
Supporters of the king: Cavaliers
Supporters of Parliament: Roundheads
What does the Union Flag consist of?
- St George Cross (England)
- St Andrew Cross (Scotland)
- St Patrick Cross (Ireland)
Who built the Tower of London?
William the Conquerer
What happened during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805?
Admiral Nelson defeated a combined Spanish and French fleet, he was killed in the battle.
When did Wales unite with England?
During the reign of Henry VIII
What were “The Troubles”?
They were about a disagreement about Ireland become one true country
Who fought wars against Napolean?
Horatio Nelson (Trafalgar 1805), and the Duke of Wellington (Waterloo 1815)
What did Richard Arkwright develop?
Efficient and profitable factories
What was the policy about population Ireland with Protestants?
In the 17th century, there was a policy to populate Ireland with protestants. The “plantation” settlements replaced Catholic landowners with Protestant farmers.
When was the Celtic language used?
Spoken by people during the Iron Age
What are the two records that tell us about two England during the time of William I?
The Domesday Book and the Bayeux Tapestry.
