Table of Contents
- 1 Who was the monarch of England in the 16th century?
- 2 When Edward needed money to pay for the war in France what was the resulting action and its effect on democracy?
- 3 What effect did the Magna Carta have on the monarchy in England?
- 4 What was the rise of civilization in the 16th century?
- 5 What was the most powerful kingdom in the Middle Ages?
Who was the monarch of England in the 16th century?
1558-1603) Elizabeth I – the last Tudor monarch – was born at Greenwich on 7 September 1533, the daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn.
When Edward needed money to pay for the war in France what was the resulting action and its effect on democracy?
| Historical Event (Cause) | Result (what happened as a result of the event?) |
|---|---|
| King Edward needed money to pay for war he fought in France | Called together lords, knights, and burgesses to ask for money for war. He said “what affects all, by all should be approved”. |
What was the resulting action when Mary and her husband William of Orange were offered the throne?
The Glorious Revolution, also called “The Revolution of 1688” and “The Bloodless Revolution,” took place from 1688 to 1689 in England. It involved the overthrow of the Catholic king James II, who was replaced by his Protestant daughter Mary and her Dutch husband, William of Orange.
What happened in the 16th century England?
During this 16th century, Britain cut adrift from the Catholic church, carving out a new national church, the Church of England, with the monarch as it’s supreme head. The actions of King Henry VIII resulted in the ‘Act of Supremacy’ and Roman Catholicism was banned.
What effect did the Magna Carta have on the monarchy in England?
Magna Carta was issued in June 1215 and was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law. It sought to prevent the king from exploiting his power, and placed limits of royal authority by establishing law as a power in itself.
What was the rise of civilization in the 16th century?
The 16th century is regarded by historians as the century in which the rise of Western civilization and the Islamic Gunpowder Empires occurred.
How did the Pope gain power during the Middle Ages?
During the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire, and throughout the Middle Ages, the office of pope not only gained supremacy over the entire Christian Church but also developed political power rivaling that of the secular rulers of Europe. [10]
What was the situation in 15th century Iberia?
Although the situation in 15th-century Iberia framed Columbus’s expedition to the Americas, the problems of warfare, financial naïveté, and religious intolerance were endemic throughout Europe.
What was the most powerful kingdom in the Middle Ages?
In the High Middle Ages, the Kingdom of Hungary (founded in 1000), became one of the most powerful medieval states in central Europe and Western Europe. [7]