Empire and Migration (792AD to Present Day) - Political Factors for the British Empire
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- Created on: 11-03-20 20:12
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- Empire - Political Factors
- Norman Invasion
- Causes
- William of Normandy claiming crown from Harold
- Believed he had a strong blood relation to Edward the Confessor
- William of Normandy claiming crown from Harold
- Events
- 1066 - Battle of Hastings
- William kills Harold and becomes king
- 1066 - Battle of Hastings
- Consequence
- Short term - United England to the Norman Empire
- Short term - North of England was burnt
- Long term - Introduced Feudal System, the French language + culture
- Our class system + language is based off what William brought
- Causes
- The American War of Independence
- Events
- 1773 - Boston Tea Party
- Showed protest against new taxes
- 4 July 1776 - Declaration of Independence signed
- 1783 - America gains independence
- 1773 - Boston Tea Party
- Causes
- The Stamp Act of 1765
- Created anti-British feelings for Americans
- Britain began taxing America after Seven Years' War
- The Stamp Act of 1765
- Consequence
- Short Term - Embarrassment for Britain as they lost
- Long Term - Created a stricter control on all other colonies, especially India
- Events
- Hundred Years War
- Events
- 1346 - Battle of Crecy
- Both were English victories
- 1415 - Battle of Agincourt
- Both were English victories
- 1346 - Battle of Crecy
- Consequence
- Short Term - Marked the end of instability for France
- Long Term - England had a new focus on the 'New World'
- Long Term - Destroyed the interest of a joint monarchy + created the idea of Britishness
- Battle of Agincourt would remain a piece of British pride up to WW1
- Causes
- Edward III wanted to regain prestige in France
- Land & Rule disputes over England & France
- Edward claimed the French Crown was his
- Events
- Norman Invasion
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