BY

MARK MAHONEY

STUART ADAM

KATIE SUMMERS

NOLAN KRUSE

GREAT BRITAIN THROUGHOUT THE

YEARS…

Protestant Reformation /Catholic Reformation Henry VIII -head of Church of England Mary I (Bloody Mary) returns England back to Catholicism

1500’s

Tudor and Stuart Dynasties are currently in control, passing the power from one relative to the next

The English Revolution The Glorious Revolution

1600’s

Battles with Native Americans and French/ upheavals in Ireland, Scotland, and the colonies

Colonies begin pushing for independence, and get it Industrial Revolution begun in 1775 with steam powered engine(improved pump

for mining)

1700’s

Industrial Revolution in 1800s Napoleonic wars and War of 1812 bring economic depression Reforms in penalty of death, the ability to have strikes, and a police force and later

on in the right to vote, democracy, getting rid of slavery everywhere in Britain, child labor laws, and schooling for children under 13. not enough, still have Corn Laws

1800’s

- during world war 1 Britain became involved on the allies side- after Great depression Britain’s industry improved fastest

actually becoming better than before- after world war 2, due to the lend lease program, Britain was

in debt, mainly to US

1900’s

- Britain was involved in Cold war on allied side to stop communism

- Brought about advancements in technology although was still behind US and USSR

- Cultural changes, the Beatles became popular

Cold War

One of the wealthiest and most influential nations in the world.

Currently in deep recession Under control of Queen Elizabeth II

NOW

This reformation caused a huge decline in the papal influence and power and brought about a universal division within Great Britain. This transformed Great Britain’s religious perspective unlike any other event of the century

1. The Protestant Reformation1517-1648

This became a significant change in the religious effort of the Catholic Church that would most likely not have occurred if it weren’t for the effort of the Protestant Reformation.Advancement were being made in the Catholic church in Great Britain such as the seminaries for proper priest’s training

2. The Catholic Reformationmid-1500s

This revolution completely changed the political system of Great Britain and how the country was run partly due to the establishment of a republican government, The Common Wealth. This led the way to a more parliamentary based government and allowed for several eminent laws to be passed during the Glorious Revolution

3. The English Revolution1640

This allowed for a more constitutional government rather than an absolute rule in which the king decrees and controls nearly everything. These decrees were finally the answers and responses that were needed for the English Revolution that was previously occurring throughout Great Britain

4. The Glorious Revolution1688

Britain goals: destroy French navy, take French colonies, and get rid of France as a commercial threat. Britain proved to be an imperial world power

5. The Seven Years War1756-1763

This war was the first world war. New advanced technology was used and it brought about economic and political changes throughout the world.

6. World War I1914-1918

England had several technological advances such as the atomic bomb; major war.

7. World War II1939-1945

Resulted in space race, arms race, and ended with collapse of the U.S.S.R.

8. Cold War1945-1989

This event shows the UK’s military prowess to the entire world. It is one of the only military conflicts to affect the UK after World War II and the Cold War.

9. Falklands War1982

The EU was intended to enhance European political and economic unity by creating a single currency, a unified security policy, common citizenship rights, and advancing cooperation between countries.The EU was an effort to bring together the nations of Europe which led to peace and cooperation for all countries including the Great Britain.

10. Establishment of the European Union

1992-1993

Henry VIIIApril 21, 1509 – January 28, 1547

Elizabeth INovember 17, 1558 – March 24, 1603

Queen Victoria1819 - 1901

Elizabeth IIFebruary 6, 1952 - present

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