英国历史简介英文版讲解材料.pptVIP

How? Simon de Monfort made changes in the formation of the Great Council -- added some commoners into the council ? Significance? -- laid the foundation for the development of the English parliament The decline of Feudalism Root: the foundation of the manor system was shaken Several events shook the foundation of the feudal society. The Hundred Years’ War The Black Mouth Tyler’s Rebellion The War of the Roses The Hundred Years’ War Time: 1337-1453 ? Event ? A series of wars between England and France ? Unexpected benefits – The ruling Normans began to regard England as their home. – English was reestablished as the official language. Joan of Arc ? A famous peasant girl ? Under Joan of Arc, French won a number of victories. ? Regarded as a national French heroine. The War of the Roses A series of civil wars between supporters of Lancaster and York. ? The badges – a red rose Vs. a white one ? Reason – In 1455 the Duke of York tried to displace the Lancaster king, Henry VI. ? Result – In 1485, Henry Tudor, as Henry VII, founded the Tudor Monarchy. The Beginning of the Modern World From the 16th to the 20th century Ruling Houses Ruling Period House of Tudor 1485-1603 House of Stuart 1603-1649 House of Stuart (restored) 1660-1714 House of Hanover 1714-1910 Part III House of Tudor Key points: ? The Enclosure Movement ? Geographical Discovery ? The Renaissance ? The Reformation ? Henry VIII ? Bloody Mary ? The Elizabethan Age 1.The Enclosure Movement In the 16th century, the development of textile industry pushed up the price of wool. Landlords began to turn large areas of arable land into sheep grazing land. 2. Geographical Discovery ? Why? -- A shortage of gold silver caused by the increase in production the expansion of trade in Europe. ? When? In the 15th century ? How? rush for gold --rush for spice--geographical discovery ? Who? -- Portugal, Spanish, Britain British expansion ? In 1497,John Cabot sailed to New-found l