History 1500-1700

• Who ruled England during the 1500s?

  Tudor dynasty
• What significant religious change occurred in England during the 1500s?

  England became a Protestant country
• What was the main conflict in England during the 1600s?


  Civil war between king and Parliament
• Who ruled England as Lord Protector from 1649 to 1660?

  Oliver Cromwell
• What happened in England in 1660?

  The monarchy was restored
• What were the causes of migration during this period?

  Walloons, Huguenots, Palatines
• Why did Protestants flee the Netherlands?

  Due to attacks by Duke of Alba
• What event led to the mass killing of Huguenots in France?

  1. Bartholomew's Day massacre
• What was the economic situation in Germany that affected the Palatines?

  Poor harvests and little farm work
• What economic opportunities did England offer to the Walloons and Huguenots?

  Strong wool and cloth trade
• What rights were offered to Huguenots by King Charles II?

  Denizen status
• How did the English government respond to the migration of Huguenots?

  Invited them to develop towns
• What did the Foreign Protestant Naturalization Act of 1708 provide?

  Rights to become full citizens
• What were the impacts of the Walloons in England?

  • Economic success and job opportunities
  • Accepted and welcomed in Sandwich and Canterbury
  • Religious freedom with their own churches
• What were the impacts of the Huguenots in England?

  • Economic success and job opportunities
  • Accepted and welcomed due to royal support
  • Religious freedom with their own churches
• What were the experiences of the Palatines in England?

  • Economic failure due to lack of skills
  • Lived in refugee camps on Blackheath Common
  • Many departed to Ireland, America, and Germany
• What economic improvements did the Walloons bring to Sandwich and Canterbury?

  • High-quality goods from master weavers
  • New products like breadcloth and silk
  • Dutch markets established in Sandwich
• What was the role of the Huguenots in Spitalfields?

  • Increased English silk production by 20%
  • Joined the respected weaver's company
  • Built houses that still stand today
• What were the political impacts of the Walloons in England?

  • Developed towns of Sandwich and Canterbury
  • Cornelius Vermuyden saved towns from economic ruin
  • Introduced new crops and farming techniques
• What were the impacts of the Huguenots on England's economy?

  • Developed Soho and Spitalfields
  • Increased funding for the Bank of England
  • Encouraged religious tolerance and strengthened Protestant identity
• What caused the readmission of Jews to England?

  Persecution in Europe
• Who welcomed Jews back to England?

  Oliver Cromwell
• What was the experience of Jewish migrants in England?

  Variety of jobs but some struggled financially
• What were the cultural impacts of Jewish migrants in England?

  • Introduced new words like 'synagogue'
  • Contributed to the economy as merchants
  • Developed banking and trade industries
• What was the role of the East India Company established in 1600?

  Set up trading posts worldwide
• What was the experience of Lascars and Ayahs in England?

  Some treated with respect, others in poverty
• What were the causes of the readmission of Jews to England?

  • Increasing persecution in Europe
  • Cromwell's cancellation of the Edict of Expulsion
  • Welcomed by Rabbi Menasseh Ben Israel
• What were the economic impacts of the Huguenots in England?

  • Increased silk production
  • Developed new industries
  • Contributed to the economy as successful businessmen
• What were the impacts of the Jewish community in England?

  • Larger synagogue built in 1701
  • Contributed to various professions
  • Faced anti-Semitic behavior and restrictions
• What were the cultural impacts of the Huguenots in England?

  • Built churches and introduced new words
  • Influenced art and culture
  • Encouraged religious tolerance
• What were the experiences of African people in England during this period?

  • Worked in royal courts and households
  • Some converted to Christianity
  • Faced racism and discrimination
• What were the agricultural impacts of the Walloons in England?

  • Introduced new crops like celery and carrots
  • Changed farming practices
  • Improved the agricultural landscape
• What were the impacts of the Palatines in England?

  • Economic failure due to lack of skills
  • Lived in refugee camps
  • Many departed to other countries
• What were the impacts of the Walloons on the local communities?

  • Developed local economies
  • Introduced new trades and crafts
  • Built homes with Dutch architecture
• What were the impacts of the Huguenots on local communities?

  • Built churches and communities
  • Increased acceptance of French culture
  • Contributed to local economies
• What were the impacts of the African people in England?

  • Contributed to royal households
  • Faced discrimination and poverty
  • Some converted to Christianity
• What were the impacts of the East India Company on migration?

  • Set up trading posts globally
  • Encouraged migration for work
  • Influenced the economy through trade
• What were the impacts of the Jewish community on the economy?

  • Developed banking and trade
  • Contributed to the economy as merchants
  • Funded monarchs and politicians
• What were the cultural impacts of the Jewish community in England?

  • Introduced new terms and practices
  • Influenced local culture and society
  • Encouraged acceptance of religious differences
• Walloons

  A group of French-speaking people from Wallonia, a region in southern Belgium.