UK History Flashcards
What are the main periods in UK History
Prehistoric BC Roman Britain - 43 Anglo Saxon - 450 Viking Britian - 793 Medieval - 1066 Tudor - 1485 Stuarts - 1603 Georgian - 1714 Victoria - 1837 Modern - 1902
Which wives did Henry 8th execute?
Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard
Who were Henry 8th wives and what happened to then?
Divorced - Catherine of Aragon - failed to give him a son
Beheaded - Anne Boleyn - had a daughter
Died - Jane Seymour - love of his life - son Prince Ed
Divorced - Anne of Cleeves - married from a portrait
Beheaded - Catherine Howard only 19b
Survived - Catherine Parr - nursed him until he died at 55
What did Oliver Cromwell do and when?
He lead a war against a monarchy with the Puritans, in 1649 he accused Charles 1st of treason and has him beheaded
What was a Restoration comedy??
a style of drama which flourished in London after the Restoration in 1660, typically having a complicated plot marked by wit, cynicism, and licentiousness. Principal exponents include William Congreve, William Wycherley, George Farquhar, and Sir John Vanbrugh
What happened during the Rearoration and when?
1660 - the monarchy was restored and Charles 2nd was brought to the realm
when was the Great fire of London?
who was given the job of redesigning London and why was that amazing?
1666
Christopher wren was the architect of the New London whith st Pauls catherdal his greatest achievement
What was the Magna Carter?What date was it introduced and by whom?
15 June 1215 - King John brought in the bill of rights
Magna Carta, which means ‘The Great
Charter is one of the most important
documents in history as it established the
principle that everyone is subject to the
law, even the king, and guarantees the
rights of individuals, the right to justice
and the right to a fair trial.
How did Lord Nelson die?
Shot in 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar
Who was Nell Gwyn?
Eleanor Gwyn was a prolific celebrity figure of the Restoration period. Praised by Samuel Pepys for her comic performances as one of the first actresses on the English stage, she became best known for being a long-time mistress of King Charles II of England and Scotland
who Discoverd America
We know now that Columbus
was among the last explorers to reach the
Americas, not the first. Five hundred years
before Columbus, a daring band of Vikings
led by Leif Eriksson set foot in North
America and established a settlement.
what is Sir Walter Raleigh famous for?
Sir Walter Raleigh, also spelled Ralegh, was
an English landed gentleman, writer, poet,
soldier politician, courtier spy and explorer.
He was cousin to Sir Richard Grenville and
younger half-brother of Sir Humphrey Gilbert.
He is also well known for popularising
tobacco in Enciland.
what are the origins of the Nobel prize?
Alfred Nobel invented dynamite and in a mi.ss reported obituary he decided he did not want to be remeseed for death and destruction so creared the p rize in his will.
Horrible Historys - The Monarch Song
THE MONARCHS’ SONG (THE ENGLISH KINGS AND QUEENS) LYRICS
[William I (Farnaby)] I'm William the Conqueror My enemies stood no chance They call me the first English king Although I come from France 1066 , the Domesday book I gave to history So fat on death my body burst But enough about me To help remember all your kings I've come up with this song A simple rhyme and ditty For you all to sing along Oh... William Bit short, innit? We need more kings! Who came next?
[Henry I (Baynton)] William second , cheeks were red Killed out 'unting, so it's said I took over, Henry one That's my next eldest son Then came Stephen, it's true, check it!
[Henry II (Howick)] I, Henry two, killed Thomas Beckett Richard Lionheart? That's right! Always spoiling for a fight Oh King John, what a disaster Rule restrained by Magna Carta 1, 'u-xx_large_top_margin': $height > 0}" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">
[Henry VIII (Willbond)] Henry three built the abbey Ed one hated Scots A red hot poker killed Ed two That must have hurt him lots Edward third was a chivalry nerd Began the hundred years war
[Henry V (Rickard)] Then Richard two was king aged ten Then Henry, yes, one more King Henry four, plots galore Not least from Henry five Moi? I Killed ten score at Agincourt Then Henry six arrived (Waaa!)
[Henry VIII] Edward four, Edward five Richard the third, he's bad 'Cause he fought wars with Henry seventh First Tudor and my dad So Henry eight, I was great Six wives, two were beheaded Edward the sixth came next But he died young and so my dreaded Daughter Mary ruled, so scary Then along came... 1, 'u-xx_large_top_margin': $height > 0}" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">
I’m Liz the first , I had no kids
So Tudors RIP
[All so far] William, William, Henry, Stephen Henry, Richard, John, oi! Henry, Ed, Ed, Ed, Rich two Then three more Henrys join our song Edward, Edward, Rich the third Henry, Henry, Ed again Mary one, good Queen Bess
[Elizabeth I]
That’s me, time for more men
James six of Scotland next
As English James the first he led
Then Stuarts ruled , so Charles the first
The one who lost his head
[Charles II (Baynton)] No monarchy until came me Charles two, I liked to party King Jimmy two was scary, woo! Then Mary was a smarty She ruled with Bill , their shoes were filled By sourpuss Queen Anne Gloria And so from then, you were ruled by men 1, 'u-xx_large_top_margin': $height > 0}" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">
[Victoria (Howe-Douglas)]
‘Til along came me - Victoria!
[All so far] William, William, Henry, Stephen Henry, Richard, John, oi! Henry, Ed, Ed, Ed, Rich two Then three more Henrys join our song Edward, Edward, Rich the third Henry, Henry, Ed again Mary one, good Queen Bess Jimmy, Charles and Charles and then Jim, Will, Mary, Anna Gloria Still to come, it's Queen Victoria
[George IV (Howick)]
And so began the Hanover gang
George one and George two
[Victoria]
Grim!
Then George the third was quite absurd
[George IV]
‘Til I replaced old him
[Victoria]
King George the fourth and known henceforth
As angry, fat and cross
[George IV]
Hang on!
[Victoria]
It’s true you beat Napoleon
But were mostly a dead loss
[George IV]
Bang on!
[Victoria]
Old William four was a sailor
[George IV]
Ahoy!
[VIctoria]
It’s nearly the end of the story-a
As onto the scene comes the best loved queen
Hail to Queen Victoria!
[All] William, William, Henry, Stephen Henry, Richard, John, oi! Henry, Ed, Ed, Ed, Rich two Then three more Henrys join our song Edward, Edward, Rich the third Henry, Henry, Ed again Mary one, good Queen Bess Jimmy, Charles and Charles and then Jim, Will, Mary, Anna Gloria George, George, George, George Will, Victoria Victoria, Victoria, Victoria
[Victoria]
I ruled for sixty four years, you know
Ed seven, George five Then Ed, George sixth Liz two then reigned and how And so our famous monarch song Is brought right up to now
[All] Oh... William, William, Henry, Stephen Henry, Richard, John, oi! Henry, Ed, Ed, Ed, Rich two Then three more Henrys join our song Edward, Edward, Ric
What happened in the French Revolution?
TheFrench Revolution wasarevolutioninFrancefrom 1789 to 1799. Theresult of the French Revolution wasthe end of the monarchy. King Louis XVIwasexecuted in 1793. Therevolutionended when Napoleon Bonaparte took power in November 1799
