Parliament vs Monarchy in 17th Century England

The video discusses the relationship between the monarchy and parliament in 17th century England, focusing on Queen Elizabeth I's role in establishing England as a naval power through absolutism and alliances with corsairs. It also covers the economic changes brought by the enclosure laws, which benefited the bourgeoisie, gentry, and yeomen, but displaced rural communities, leading to urban migration. The video concludes by summarizing the impact of these historical developments.

What type of government does the UK currently have?

• Parliamentary Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

Who is the current monarch of the United Kingdom?

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King George VI

• Queen Victoria

What was Queen Elizabeth I's significant contribution to England?

• Establishing a republic

• Transforming England into a naval and economic power

• Introducing universal suffrage

• Ending the monarchy

What type of government did Queen Elizabeth I represent?

• Monarchical Absolutism

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Federalism

Who were the corsairs associated with during Queen Elizabeth I's reign?

• The Parliament

• The Monarchy

• The Church

• The Merchants

Which social group was NOT mentioned as being enriched during Queen Elizabeth I's reign?

• The Yeomen

• The Merchants

• The Gentry

• The Burgesses

What was the primary purpose of the Enclosure Acts?

• To increase the production of wool and cotton

• To redistribute land to the poor

• To establish public parks

• To build new cities

What was the impact of the Enclosure Acts on rural families?

• They became wealthy landowners

• They were given more land

• They moved to other countries

• They were expelled from their lands

What type of agriculture did the Enclosure Acts promote?

• Organic Farming

• Urban Farming

• Commercial Agriculture

• Subsistence Agriculture

What was a significant consequence of the Enclosure Acts for the displaced rural population?

• They moved to other countries

• They became industrial workers in cities

• They were given government jobs

• They started new farms elsewhere