UK History & Heritage Flashcards

Which event in 1066 fundamentally changed England's ruling class?

Answer: The Norman Conquest led by William the Conqueror

The Norman Conquest of 1066, when William, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings, replaced the Anglo-Saxon ruling class with Norman French nobility.

What was the significance of the Bill of Rights 1689?

Answer: It limited the power of the monarchy and established parliamentary sovereignty

The Bill of Rights 1689 established that the monarch could not raise taxes or maintain a standing army without Parliament's consent, firmly establishing parliamentary sovereignty.

When did women over 21 achieve equal voting rights with men in the UK?

Answer: 1928

The Equal Franchise Act of 1928 gave all women over 21 the right to vote on the same terms as men. The 1918 act had given the vote only to women over 30 who met property qualifications.

What role did the UK play in World War II?

Answer: It was one of the Allied powers that fought against Nazi Germany from 1939

The UK was one of the principal Allied powers, entering WWII in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland. Britain stood alone against Nazi Germany after the fall of France in 1940.

What was the Industrial Revolution and where did it begin?

Answer: A period of rapid industrial growth beginning in Britain in the 18th century

The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the mid-18th century, transforming the country from an agricultural economy to an industrial one through mechanization, factory systems, and new technologies.

What is the Commonwealth of Nations?

Answer: A voluntary association of 56 countries, mostly former British Empire territories

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 member countries, most of which are former territories of the British Empire, promoting democracy, human rights, and economic development.