Growth of World Empires
In order to raise money, Charles sold monopolies, told judges to increase fines in criminal cases, and sold _______________ titles for high fees.
knighthood
This new Parliament was known as the ___________________ Parliament because it lasted twenty years.
long
A system of government intervention to promote national prosperity and to increase the power of the country is known as __________________.
mercantilism
Approximately, how much did it take to build the Versailles?
$100 million
Two important developments of Charles II's reign included: A. Whig Party and Tory Party B. doubling the size of the country C. Habeas Corpus Act D. creating a national church
A, C
By accepting the Petition of Right, Charles I agreed to: A. no one could be imprisoned without trial B. legalization of slavery C. no soldiers would be quartered in homes during peace time D. equality for women E. no taxation without Parliament consent
A, C, E
Maximilian de Bethune: A. Duke of Sully B. land tax on the peasantry C. granted freedom of worship and political rights to Huguenots D. assassinated in 1589 E. tax on the offices of state F. began Bourbon dynasty
A.
Sir Francis Drake: A. English Pirate B. King of Spain C. first Tudor King D. Prime Minister E. stabilized English government F. English commander against Spanish Armada
A.
Henry initiated a program of exploration to find a route to the East Indies, by sailing around __________________.
Africa
The three issues of the English civil wars included: A. trace and commerce with other countries B. national church or freedom for several Protestant groups C. new economic groups wanted role in goverment D. supremacy of king or Parliament E. establishment of a socialist system
B, C, D
Parliament voted tunnage and poundage as a means of income for only one year because: A. Charles believed in the divine right of kings B. Parliament distrusted Charles C. Charles disliked the Puritans
B.
Philip II: A. English Pirate B. King of Spain C. first Tudor King D. Prime Minister E. stabilized English government F. English commander against Spanish Armada
B.
taille: A. Duke of Sully B. land tax on the peasantry C. granted freedom of worship and political rights to Huguenots D. assassinated in 1589 E. tax on the offices of state F. began Bourbon dynasty
B.
Henry III: A. Duke of Sully B. land tax on the peasantry C. granted freedom of worship and political rights to Huguenots D. assassinated in 1589 E. tax on the offices of state F. began Bourbon dynasty
D.
William Cecil: A. English Pirate B. King of Spain C. first Tudor King D. Prime Minister E. stabilized English government F. English commander against Spanish Armada
D.
Charles I was supported by ___________ England.
Northern and Western
In searching for a sea route to the East, England first tried to find a route around __________________.
Russia
The first Englishmen to sail around the world was ___________________.
Sir Francis Drake
The Long Parliament passed the __________________ Act, which called for Parliament to meet at least once every three years.
Triennial
True/False: After the death of Charles I, England was established as a Commonwealth.
True
True/False: Both Louis XV and Louis XVI enjoyed absolute power.
True
True/False: Cromwell was made Lord Protector for life.
True
True/False: Cromwell's government failed because it never had the support of the majority of England.
True
True/False: England became a republic after the death of Charles.
True
True/False: James II violated the Test Act.
True
True/False: Louis XIV ruled with unlimited powers.
True
True/False: Louis XV was lazy and indecisive
True
True/False: Louis persecuted the Huguenots.
True
True/False: One of the features of mercantilism is the acquisition of more gold and silver.
True
True/False: Some four hundred thousand Huguenots fled France to escape persecution.
True
True/False: Some wanted full political rights for all male citizens.
True
True/False: The ministers in the government under Louis XIV had not duties but to obey the king.
True
Louis XIII became king at the age of _______________.
eight
Circumnavigate:
to sail around
The first Navigation Act in England required that all colonial exports be carried in __________________ ships.
English
True/False: France was brought to bankruptcy by war and extravagance
true
Louis was attended each morning by:
150 persons
How many years did the palace of Versailles take to complete?
32
Established in 1608, ____________________ was the first permanent French settlement.
Quebec
Parliament was supported by ________________ England.
southern and eastern
True/False: When Cromwell died, his son governed for almost twenty years.
False
True/False: Cromwell trusted most of the common people and gave them his support.
False
Cabot landed at _______________, Canada.
Nova Scotia
The War of Devotion was also known as the War of the __________________.
Spanish Netherlands
When you export more goods than you import, you are said to have a(n) _________________ balance of trade.
favorable
What gold was to Spain, ____________________ was to France.
fur
Causes of the Fronde included bad _______________, discontent of __________________ and ___________________, and decline in _______________.
harvests; provincial governors; landowners; grain prices
To achieve a favorable balance of trade, high tariffs are implemented to reduce _________________, and bounties are placed on _________________.
imports; exports
Royal officials who were directly responsible to the king were called _________________.
intendants
The Act of Union united A. England and Scotland in name only B. England, Ireland, and Scotland constitutionally C. England and Scotland Constitutionally D. England, Ireland, and Scotland in name only
C.
The Dutch War lasted from 1672 to:
1678
Three reasons Philip II sent the Spanish Armada include: A. wanted England to adopt democracy B. wanted to stop English interference with Spain's New World Trade C. resented English intervention and aid to the Netherlands D. believed the Netherlands deserved more aid from England E. wanted to return England to the Catholic Church
B, C, E
Iberian Peninsula: A. to sail around B. a peninsula in southwestern Europe consisting of the countries of Spain and Portugal C. an ethnic group of mixed Berber and Arab stock living in northwestern Africa
B.
Edict of Nantes: A. Duke of Sully B. land tax on the peasantry C. granted freedom of worship and political rights to Huguenots D. assassinated in 1589 E. tax on the offices of state F. began Bourbon dynasty
C.
Henry VII: A. English Pirate B. King of Spain C. first Tudor King D. Prime Minister E. stabilized English government F. English commander against Spanish Armada
C.
Moors: A. to sail around B. a peninsula in southwestern Europe consisting of the countries of Spain and Portugal C. an ethnic group of mixed Berber and Arab stock living in northwestern Africa
C.
Elizabeth I: A. English Pirate B. King of Spain C. first Tudor King D. Prime Minister E. stabilized English government F. English commander against Spanish Armada
E.
paulette: A. Duke of Sully B. land tax on the peasantry C. granted freedom of worship and political rights to Huguenots D. assassinated in 1589 E. tax on the offices of state F. began Bourbon dynasty
E.
Founded in 1600, the ____ gave effective mercantile organization to England's enterprises in India.
English East India Company
True/False: Louis increased the power of the local officials and nobles, but decreased the power of the intendants.
False
True/False: The Commonwealth was supported by Ireland, but not by Scotland.
False
True/False: The Test Act and Disabling Act required officeholders to be practicing Catholics.
False
The French legislative body was known as the ___________________.
Estates General
Admiral Howard: A. English Pirate B. King of Spain C. first Tudor King D. Prime Minister E. stabilized English government F. English commander against Spanish Armada
F.
Henry IV: A. Duke of Sully B. land tax on the peasantry C. granted freedom of worship and political rights to Huguenots D. assassinated in 1589 E. tax on the offices of state F. began Bourbon dynasty
F.
The official language of many royal courts was:
French
To compete with the English East India company, the ____________________ was begun.
French East Indies Company
Control of the Ohio valley was the issue of the:
French and Indian War
The English and French colonial rivalry climaxed with the:
French and Indian War
The Gunpowder Plot was led by:
Guy Fawkes
In order to make France supreme, Richelieu had to weaken the power of the ___________________.
Hapsburgs
Henry Hudson discovered the _______________________ and ___________________ in his attempt to find the Northwest Passage.
Hudson River; Hudson Bay
England became involved in a war with France when Charles I sent navel expeditions to aid the French _________________ of La Rochelle.
Huguenots
The eastern country in which both France and England were interested was:
India
England's first and only constitution is known as the ______________ of Government.
Instrument
England and France both wanted to break up the monopoly of the Mediterranean trade that was controlled by which country?
Italy
Queen Elizabeth's replacement was:
James I
The first permanent English colony, ___________________, was established in 1607.
Jamestown
Louisiana was named for _______________________.
Louis XIV
Louis' mother, ___________________ became regent.
Marie de Medici
Two Englishmen who sought the Northwest Passage in the late 1500s were __________________ and ___________________.
Martin Frobisher; John Davis
The English took colonies from the Dutch and later re-named them __________________ and __________________.
New York; New Jersey
King James held only one __________________ from 1610 to 1621.
Parliament
With the defeat of the Spanish Armada, England remained ______________.
Protestant
Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury who supported the Puritans?
Richard Bancroft
The chief minister in France in 1624 was __________________.
Richelieu
Charles was forced to call Parliament again because of new revolts in ________________ and discontent in __________________.
Scotland; England
France was established as the strongest nation in Europe as a result of the:
Thirty Years' War
True/False: The second Navigation Act required that exports go to England first before continental ports.
True
Colbert's policies regulated __________________ practices and product _________________.
business; quality
Prince Henry was called the Navigator because of his three dreams to:
explore; obtain wealth; spread the gospel
True/False: Louis XIV did not believe in the divine right of kings.
false
The Estates General was not successful because of the conflicting aims and hatreds of the _________________, __________________, and _________________.
nobility; clergy; Third Estate
Charles I in emergencies asked for _______________, that is, he asked for money in place of ______________.
ship money; ships
The French settlements were _____________________ than the English settlements.
smaller
in the seventeenth century Caribbean colonies were more important because of the ___________________ located there.
sugar plantations
One reform wanted by the Puritans and allowed by James I was:
the King James translation of the Bible
John Cabot, an Italian sailor, was sent by Henry VII to the new world. What was he seeking?
the Northwest Passage
How many men did it require to help build the Versailles?
thirty-five thousand
Richelieu's two goals were:
to make the king all powerful in France to make France supreme in Europe