Key Events in English History

The video explores the evolution of the British Empire from its early days when England was the dominant power in the British Isles. It covers the reigns of Henry VII, Henry VIII, and Elizabeth I, highlighting key events like the creation of the Church of England and the Spanish Armada. The narrative continues with the union of England and Scotland, early colonization efforts, and the expansion of trade routes. It also discusses the impact of global conflicts, such as the Seven Years War and the American War of Independence, on the empire's growth and challenges.

Who was the first European to set foot in North America since the Vikings?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Giovanni Caboto

• Christopher Columbus

Which English monarch incorporated Wales into the kingdom of England?

• Edward VI

• Henry VIII

• Mary I

• Henry VII

What was one significant action taken by Queen Mary I during her reign?

• Defeating the Spanish Armada

• Beginning the Irish plantations

• Founding the East India Company

• Establishing the Church of England

Which famous privateer conducted numerous profitable raids against the Spanish?

• John Smith

• Robert Clive

• Sir Francis Drake

• Sir Walter Raleigh

What was the primary goal of the Virginia Company of London in founding Jamestown?

• Making a profit

• Religious freedom

• Scientific discovery

• Military conquest

Who was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas led by?

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• John Smith

• James I

• Oliver Cromwell

What was a major reason for replacing indentured servants with African slaves in the colonies?

• Indentured servants were too expensive

• Slaves were more skilled

• Indentured servants refused to work

• Slaves were easier to obtain and had no obligation to be freed

Which event led to the brief establishment of a republic under Oliver Cromwell?

• The War of the Spanish Succession

• The English Civil War

• The Seven Years War

• The Glorious Revolution

What was the outcome of the Scottish attempt to colonize Caledonia in Panama?

• It was supported by the English and thrived

• It became a major trading hub

• It failed due to disease and a Spanish blockade

• It was a successful and profitable colony

What significant war led to the transfer of a great deal of North American territory to Britain?

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The American Revolutionary War

• The Seven Years War

• The War of the Austrian Succession