EARLY MODERN CONTEXT Flashcards
What was the MAJOR change in religion in England at this time?
Henry VIII left the Catholic Church in 1534 and established the Church of England, which he was the head of
Who was the CATHOLIC James II replaced by?
His PROTESTANT daughter Mary and her husband, William of Orange, establishing connections with the Netherlands
What did monarchs establish to do with trading?
Many monarchs set up trading companies - Elizabeth gave a charter to the East India company, and in 1660, Charles II gave a charter to the Royal Adventurers Trading which traded enslaved people in Africa
What did Oliver Cromwell do regarding Jewish migration?
Oliver Cromwell ruled England and reinvited Jews in 1656.
How did migrants from the Low countries aid the economy?
They helped boost England’s cloth industry
How did the Transatlantic Slave Trade aid the economy?
The Transatlantic Slave Trade brought immense profits.
Where did England expand global trade?
England expanded global trade with Africa, the Americas and in India.
What did special churches do for migrant populations?
Special churches provided support and community for migrants
What was a negative reaction to migrants?
Evil May Day Riot (1517) - A xenophobic riot in London fuelled by resentment for foreigners as they stole jobs from English workers
