Ulster Plantations and Highland Clearances | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

In which decade did tens of thousands Huguenot migrants settle in England as a result of religious persecution in France?

• 1610s

• 1630s

• 1650s

• 1680s

Answer explanation

Tens of thousands of Huguenot migrants settled in England in the 1680s as a result of religious persecution in France.

Which of the following statements is correct?

• Huguenots settled in England as it was known as a tolerant Puritan nation.

• Huguenots settled in England as it was known as a tolerant Catholic nation.

• Huguenots settled in England as it was known as a tolerant Protestant nation.

Answer explanation

Huguenots (French Protestants) settled in England as it was known as a tolerant Protestant nation.

Complete the sentence: In 1709, an act to (a)   all Protestant migrants was passed.

Answer explanation

In 1709, an act to naturalise all Protestant migrants was passed.

How much money did William III and Mary II raise to help resettle Huguenot refugees?

• £1.2 million

• £104 000

• £39 000

Answer explanation

William III and Mary II raised £39 000 to help resettle Huguenot refugees. In 1694, the Bank of England was set up with Huguenot sponsors giving £104 000 of the £1.2 million used to open the bank.

Which of the following statements show Huguenot migrants' impact on English culture?

• They invested in large businesses and projects.

• Many English surnames today have Huguenot origins.

• Huguenots brought their French fashion which caught on quickly.

• Their wealth improved the local economies of the places they settled in.

Answer explanation

Huguenot migrants impacted English culture in multiple ways, for example, many English surnames today have Huguenot origins and they brought their French fashion which caught on quickly.

Complete the sentence with the missing occupations: The Huguenots impacted British industry by continuing to practice as textile __________, __________ and __________.

• artists

• weavers

• goldsmiths

• bankers

• teachers

Answer explanation

The Huguenots impacted British industry by continuing to practice as textile weavers, goldsmiths and bankers.