Unit 3 Historical Perspectives Review

When King Henry VII became king of England, how did his rule affect the country?

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  As king, he presided over many turbulent social and political changes.

• His leadership brought stability to the country.

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  His questionable claim to the throne only caused further chaos in the country.

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CC.1.2.11–12.L

What caused religious thinkers of the time to start the Protestant Reformation?

• Martin Luther's belief and preachings that the bible should be the source of authority in the church and not the pope.

• The King of England encouraged people to convert to Protestantism after he did because he wanted to divorce his first wife.

• The corruption that occurred in the Catholic Church for many years leading up to the Reformation.

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CC.1.2.11–12.L

What happened to both Catholic and Protestant supporters after King Henry VIII died in 1547?

• Both groups faced persecution as Henry VIII's three children consecutively took control of the throne.

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  Both groups were allowed to live in harmony as Henry VIII's three children consecutively took the throne.

• Both groups were forced out of England to new places as Henry VIII's children consecutively took the throne and established their own religion.

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CC.1.2.11–12.L

During the renaissance in England, what changed about the way literature was written?

• More literature was written on religious topics as Queen Elizabeth I took the throne.

• Literature was more commonly written in English, using the language of the people, than it had been in the past.

• More people were able to read Latin and French which increased the number of books being written.

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CC.1.2.11–12.L

Queen Elizabeth I's reign in England brought about a time of...?

• education and strict laws.

• peace and prosperity.

• turmoil and persecution.

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CC.1.2.11–12.L

What can you infer was the major result of the Age of Exploration for most of the European countries involved?

• Wars frequently started between countries that explored different territories and places.

• They began to settle and establish colonies in the various places that they explored.

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  People were now more comfortable sailing the seas because of the compass and advancements in astronomy.

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CC.1.2.11–12.L

What caused the Puritans to leave England and emigrate to North America to found the New England Colonies?

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  The Puritans wanted to find better working conditions and job opportunities so that they could support their families in England.

• The Puritans wanted to spread their religious beliefs to the indigenous people who had been discovered in North America.

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  Even Protestant supporters thought their beliefs were too extreme and they wanted to establish a place where they could practice their beliefs freely.

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CC.1.2.11–12.L

What old conflict arose at the end of King James I's rule of England?

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  Disagreements between Parliament and the King started to arise.

• The Spanish came back to try to re-invade England.

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  The Catholics and Protestants were in conflict again.

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