16 marker (development of empires)

• Role of the individual 1

  Alfred the Great.

  He built many burhs across the country to strengthen Englands defences.

  Encouraged learning and said that all young noble men should learn to read English.

  Translated Latin books to English.
• Role of the individual 2

  Henry II

  Inherited a lot of land from France

  e.g. Aquitaine from marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine.

  Also brought Brittany under his control through a marriage between his son and the Duke of Brittany's daughter.

  Strengthened British control and developed the empire.
• War 1

  Hundred Years War.

  1415, Henry V won battle of Agincourt.

  British outnumbered 3-1 but won using their longbows.

  Expanded British control across the world winning wars.
• War 2

  Sven attacks England following at Brice's day massacre (explain) resulting in Athelred going into exile and Sven being crowned king of England. This expanded the British empire and strengthened global control.
• Economic resources 1

  EIC founded in 1600

  Huge economic resource for Britain for trade.

  Robert Clive led the Battle of Plassey which led to the EIC taking over Bengal, one of the richest parts in India.
• Economic resources 2


  Jamestown in Virginia.

  Established 1606 under rule of James I.

  Had to be supported by indigenous Americans.

  The area successfully grew cash crops and made huge profits, supporting the British Empire.