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Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

Whom did Henry VIII appoint as the new chancellor after the dismissal of Thomas Wolsey?

  1. Thomas More

  2. Thomas Cromwell

  3. Thomas Cranmer

  4. Robert Aske
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Henry VIII dismissed Thomas Wolsey as the chancellor after Wolsey failed to get him a divorce from his wife, Catherine of Aragon, who could not give Henry a male heir. Henry VIII then appointed Thomas More as the new chancellor.

Thus option A is correct. 

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

Who tried to force a new prayer book on the Scottish Presbyterian Kirk?

  1. James I

  2. Charles I

  3. Henry VIII

  4. William III
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1637 Charles I and William Laud, the Archbishop of Canterbury, tried to force the Scots to accept a new prayer book. The Scots refused and rebelled against Charles I.

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

When did Scotland join the United Kingdom? 

  1. 1704

  2. 1707

  3. 1709

  4. 1714
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1707, in a poorly attended Scottish Parliament, the MPs voted to agree to the Union and on 16 January 1707 the Act of Union was signed. The Act came into effect on May 1st 1707; the Scottish Parliament was dissolved and England and Scotland became one country. Scotland kept its independence with respect to its legal and religious systems, but coinage, taxation, sovereignty, trade, parliament and flag became one.

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

When did a civil war begin between Charles I and the British Parliament?

  1. 1634-1636

  2. 1638- 1642

  3. 1642-1649

  4. 1649-1654
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A civil war began between Charles I and the British Parliament in 1642 as the parliament refused to support him in his war against the Scots. The war ended in 1649 when the Scots invaded England under the secret treaty they had signed with Charles I, but they were defeated in the Battle of Preston in 1648. 

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

Why did Charles I sign a treaty with Scots?

  1. Because the English Parliament supported him in his cause

  2. Because the English Parliament refused to support him

  3. Because he wanted to give all the rights to the Scots

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Scots invaded England in 1637, rebelling against Charles I as he had tried to force a new prayer book on the Scottish Presbyterian kirk. However, the English Parliament refused to support Charles I and therefore, he signed a treaty with the Scots. 
Thus, option B is correct. 

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

What was Charles I's secret deal with the Scots?

  1. The Scots would invade England to restore Charles I to power in return for more trading rights

  2. The Scots would invade England to restore Charles I to power in return for more pastoral land

  3. The Scots would invade England to restore Charles I to power in return for an English Presbyterian church

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation
In 1648, Charles I signed a secret deal with the Scots. According to this deal, the Scots would invade England to restore Charles I to power in return for an English Presbyterian church.
Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

Which of the following is true regarding the Thomas Cromwell? 

  1. Cromwell wanted alliances with protestant countries

  2. He arranged Henry VIII's marriage with Anne of Cleves

  3. This marriage proved to be a disaster for Cromwell

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Thomas Cromwell wanted alliances with Protestant countries because Henry VIII was threatened by Catholic countries. Cromwell arranged Henry's marriage with Anne of Cleves. However, she could not provide the king with a male heir. The marriage was a disaster and Cromwell was executed. 
Thus, option D is correct.

Multiple choice the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

When Scots rebelled against Charles I and invaded England?

  1. 1634

  2. 1635

  3. 1636

  4. 1637
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In 1637 Charles I and William Laud, the Archbishop of Canterbury, tried to force the Scots to accept a new prayer book. The Scots refused and rebelled against Charles I.