Short overview of the British History from Henry VIII until Queen Victoria.

1. Grade 10 September 25, 2009

5. * 1491 – 1547 * on the throne 1509 -1547 * dies in 1547 and was succeeded by 9-year-old Edward III

6. * 7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603 * daughter of Henry VIII * never married, the “virgin queen” * skilful diplomacy * internal stability * state of Virginia named after her by Sir Walter Raleigh

9. 17th century 1605 Gunpowder plot 1642 Civil War began 1649 Charles I executed 1666 The Great Fire of London 18th century 1707 The Act of Union (Scottish parliament dissolved) 1782 James Watt invents the first steam engine 1788 the first British settlers arrive in Australia 19th century 1805 Br fleet defeats the French at the Battle of Trafalgar 1837-1901 Queen Victoria on the throne British Empire flourished 20th century 1916 “Easter Rising” in Ireland 1918 The Right to vote extended to women 1953 Coronation of Elizabeth II 1969 British troops are sent to Northern Ireland