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George I became the first Hanoverian king of Great Britain in 1714 after Queen Anne's death. As he did not speak English, he relied heavily on his Whig Party supporters who came to dominate the government. During the early Hanoverian period, there was significant corruption under Prime Minister Walpole, while the Church of England declined. Meanwhile, Jacobites who supported the deposed Catholic King James Stuart staged two rebellions in Scotland to restore him to the throne, but both failed due to lack of support and competent leadership. The Whig government was able to put down the risings.
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The document summarizes the end of the Stuart dynasty in England and the ascension of William III and Mary II to the throne after the Glorious Revolution of 1688. It describes how James II was overthrown and fled to France. William and Mary were then declared king and queen. It provides biographical details of William III, Mary II, and Anne, the last Stuart monarch, including their relationships and roles in governing England during this transitional period.
France America and England before World War I
The document provides a brief overview of the histories of the United States, England, and France. It discusses facts about each country such as location, administration, and important historical figures. Timelines highlight major events in each nation's history from their earliest civilizations to modern times, including the American Revolution, English Civil War, French Revolution, and World Wars. Significant leaders featured include George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Henry VIII, Louis XVI, and Napoleon Bonaparte.
The Reformation in England
The document discusses the Protestant Reformation in 16th century England under the Tudor monarchs. It began when King Henry VIII broke with the Catholic Church after the Pope denied him an annulment of his marriage. This led Henry to declare himself head of the Church of England. His son Edward VI furthered the Reformation, but his sister Mary I tried to restore Catholicism. Eventually, Elizabeth I established the Church of England and a lasting Protestant settlement through the Act of Uniformity and Thirty-Nine Articles.
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Queen Anne was Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1702 to 1707. She was born in 1665 in London to James, Duke of York. Although she had 17 pregnancies with her husband Prince George of Denmark, only one son survived infancy. Her reign saw the Acts of Union that created Great Britain, the War of the Spanish Succession, and the establishment of the first national newspaper. She promoted religious tolerance through acts like the Toleration Act of 1689.
Crisis and absolutism
This document summarizes major events in Europe between 1520 and 1701, including religious wars between Catholics and Protestants in France, the revolt of the Dutch against Spanish rule, and the English Civil War. It led to the rise of absolute monarchy in France under Louis XIV and a shift of power to England and France after Philip II's death. The Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years' War and established that German states could choose their own religion.
The Augustan Age
George I became king of England in 1714 when Queen Anne died without an heir. As he spoke only German, he relied on elected members of parliament (MPs) from the Whig party to govern. George II's reign saw Sir Horace Walpole become the first prime minister and remain in power for over 20 years. George III's reign was marked by military conflicts including the American War of Independence and the French Revolution. He later suffered from mental illness. During the Augustan age, political and intellectual leaders saw England as the heir to Rome and its stable government and growing empire. Coffee houses flourished as intellectual centers for debate.
George i
George I was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714 until his death. He was born in Germany as the eldest son of the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg. After the death of Queen Anne, George ascended the British throne at age 54 as the first monarch of the House of Hanover. During his reign, the powers of the monarchy diminished as Britain transitioned to a modern system of cabinet government led by a prime minister.
England
- England has a long history dating back thousands of years, with early settlers arriving around 8300 BC and the Romans conquering Britain in 43 AD, establishing cities like London.
- In 1066, William the Conqueror invaded and became the first Norman king of England, changing the class system and official language to French.
- Over the centuries, England transitioned through rule by the Tudors and Stuarts and saw the development of parliamentary democracy and advances in science and technology in the early 20th century.
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The document summarizes the history of Britain from prehistory to the 20th century in 9 sections. It describes how Britain was invaded and settled by Romans, Germanic tribes like Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, and was then conquered by Normans in 1066. This brought Britain into the mainstream of European culture. English became the dominant language over time, while Welsh language and culture remained strong. The 17th century saw the English Civil War and Glorious Revolution. In 1707, Scotland and England merged with the Act of Union. The British Empire expanded greatly during the 18th-19th centuries, but declined in the 20th century after World War 1.
100 yearswar
The document summarizes key events of the Hundred Years' War between England and France from 1337 to 1453. It describes how the war began due to a succession dispute after the death of the French King Charles IV. Major battles are discussed including the English victories at Crécy and Poitiers, and the French victory aided by Joan of Arc at Orleans, which marked a turning point. By 1453, the English had lost most of their territories in France except Calais, effectively ending the Hundred Years' War and leading to the unification and rise of France as a powerful nation.
Development of national states
The document discusses the rise of absolute monarchy in Europe and some of its characteristics, including the belief in the divine right of kings. It then covers some events in English history, including the Norman conquest by William the Conqueror, who established a centralized government and carried out the Domesday Book census. Later, King John signed the Magna Carta after facing rebellion, establishing certain rights and laws. Parliament emerged during the rule of Edward I, giving greater voice to the nobility and common people. This set the stage for representative government in England.
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The Peace of Prague in 1636 ended the civil war aspect of the Thirty Years' War between the Hapsburg Emperor Ferdinand II and the Electorate of Saxony, with Saxony gaining territories. The Franco-Swedish Intervention from 1635 to 1648 involved France and Sweden aiding Protestant forces against the Holy Roman Empire. The Peace of Westphalia in 1646 finally ended the Thirty Years' War, establishing religious toleration within the Holy Roman Empire and redrawing territorial boundaries.
England during chaucer's time
This document provides context about England during Geoffrey Chaucer's lifetime in the late 14th century. It describes some of the major social, political, and economic changes occurring then, including the breakdown of the feudal system after the Black Death killed one-third of the population. The rise of a landless working class and peasants' uprisings challenged the existing social order. Meanwhile, the English language was developing further as a literary medium, and Chaucer emerged as the preeminent writer of the Middle Ages in England.
The development of british constitutional monarchy
This document summarizes the development of British constitutional monarchy from 1603 to 1714. It describes how conflicts between monarchs who believed in the divine right of kings and Parliament led to the English Civil War and the execution of Charles I in 1649. This established Parliament's supremacy over the monarch. The Glorious Revolution of 1688 further weakened royal power when James II was overthrown and William and Mary took the throne on the condition they agree to the English Bill of Rights, establishing Parliament as more powerful than the crown.
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George i
- 1. GEORGE I The first Hanoverian king of Great Britain. He ascended the throne after Anne’s death (1714). He didn’t speak English. Son of the Duke of Brunswick- Lüneburg and Sophia.
- 2. Whigs THE ACCESSION OF GEORGE I MADE THE WHIGS SUPREME Secure possession of the Government. Majority in the first Parliament of George I. They repealed the Acts of Anne’s Tory ministers. They passed the Septennial Act. Allowed Parliament to sit for seven years
- 3. EARLY HANOVERIAN PERIOD POLITICS RELIGION Good deal of corruption Prime Minister, Walpole Church of England slept and rotted in peace. The leaders were hardly Christians.
- 4. Jacobites REBELLION BY THE JACOBITES Sympathies with the Tories. Supporters of the Catholic James Stuart.
- 5. JACOBITES RISINGS: TWO REBELLIONS MAR’S REBELLION SHERIFFMUIR Turned out to be inconclusive Name of its leader The rising in the west came to nothing Both took place in Scotland
- 6. Its leaders were incompetent No help came from France Whig Government dealt energetically with the situation FAILURE OF THE RISING