Restoration England Flashcards
Which gift did Charles receive from the family of Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza after marrying her?
Bombay
Who did Charles rent Bombay too despite the fact it was in good position for trade?
The East India Company
What made Bombay not very nice and a dangerous place to live?
Climate and swamps, many dying of diseases and infections and constant threat of fighting
What did The East India Company buy and sell to Britain, British Colonies, Portugal and China?
Silk and Spices
Why could Britain dominate the spice market?
They had control in Asia
What were the benefits to Britain being in control in Asia?
People in Britain made a fortune and it played a key role in the growth of the empire over the following 100 years.
What was also part of Catherine of Brangaza’s parent’s wedding gift to Charles?
Tangier
How was Tangier like Bombay to Charles?
It was in a perfect place but not very useful
Where is Tangier?
Morocco
What same problems did Britain face with the Moroccans like the Portuguese?
Fights and attacks as they wanted their city back
How many soldiers did it take to keep Tangier safe?
4000
Why did 4000 soldiers seem a lot to keep Tangier safe?
There was only 600 people living there
What was Tangier hoped to become?
A key place for buying and selling silk, spices, cotton and wine from the Middle East
What belonging to the English could be dealt with in Tangier?
Wool and goods from the Atlantic as well as buying and selling
Why were the people in Tangier cooped up?
It was a walled city and it was dangerous to go outside of the walls
How much was Tangier costing to run by 1676?
£75,000 a year
Why and when did Charles order Tangier to be left?
1683 as it was costing too much to run
How did Britain aim to run their colonies in America?
In a more successful was than their European rivals
Who was it decided British Colonies were allowed to trade with?
Britain or each other
Where was England able to take control over in 1664?
The Dutch Colony of New Amsterdam
Who did Charles II give The Dutch Colony of Amsterdam to?
His brother, James The Duke of York
What did James The Duke of York name The Dutch Colony of New Amsterdam?
New York
What was created when Charles II brother James gave some land to a friend?
New Jersey, a vital port Britain was then able to have control over
Which colony was found in 1663?
Carolina
What did Carolina’s land allow to be grown and become a key asset of England?
Rice
Which trade business was created in 1668 that was a great opportunity?
The Hudson Bay Company