spain to common wealth quiz Flashcards
what were the modern day countries controlled by Spain during this time
Milan, Naples, Sicily, Belgium and the Netherlands
Phillip II
- Devout Catholic
- Married Mary the first Queen of England
- 2 major crisis’ (Lepanto vs. Ottoman Turks and the Spanish Armada)
When was the Spanish Armada
1588
what were the Spanish Netherlands called
the low countries
who led the revolt of the low countries
William the silent
when was the revolt of the low countries
1568
when did the dutch (low countries) claim their independence
1581
what did the low countries refer to themselves as when they won their independence
they called themselves the United Provinces
what treaty did the United Provinces make with Spain
The 12 years Truce
What king marked the end of the Borbone Dynasty in France
Napoleon Bonaparte
who is the first Borbone King
Henry IV (Henry of Navarre)
What did the Edict of Nantes do
It gave Hugenots certain rights and gave the french government more power
what is a region
a person that makes the decisions for the king to be when the next king gets the throne at too young of an age
what kings mother was his region
Louis XIII
Cardinal Richelieu
- Not a devout cardinal just in the position for the power
- he was also prime minister
What is the treaty the hugenots signed after their revolt
The Peace of Alias
what ruler marked the end of the tudor dynasty of english kings
Elizabeth I
who was the first Stuart King
James I
What were the rules of the petition of right
- King could not imprison unjustly
- King must consult with Parliament before levying taxes
- do not quarter soldiers in civilian houses
- no military law in times of peace (curfew and strictness)
what id the main thing the petition of right did
limit the power of the king
who are the 2 English Kings that dissolve parliament
James I and Charles I
What are the people on the side of the king during the civil war called
Royalists or Cavaliers
what is the kickoff of the english Civil war
when Charles I orders the arrest of the 5 members of Parliament
what were the followers of Parliament called during the English Civil War
They were called Puritans or Roundheads
who was the leader of Parliaments army during the English Civil War
Oliver Cromwell
What were the 2 crucial battles Cromwell won
Marston Moor and The battle of Naseby
Prides Purge
Cromwell and his army killed all of the opposition in parliament and left 50-70 members called rump parliament
who is Charles V
Catherine of Aragon’s nephew
What did cromwell use rump parliament for
he used them as a fixed Jury on the trial of king Charles I
what country did Cromwell take after the civil war
he destroyed the countryside of Ireland
what is the commonwealth
The period of Cromwell’s rule
what is the title cromwell takes after the war
Lord Protector
Who takes over after Cromwell’s death
His son Richard but he is a weak ruler and his rule only lasted for 2 years
