a branch of the Christian Church (e.g. Catholicism, Protestantism)

someone who believes in a form of Protestantism that argued that the Reformation needed to go further and that Protestants needed to strictly adhere to all core beliefs and practices

a movement in the early modern period that sought to use ancient Roman and Greek texts to reconsider key beliefs about society

a sailor who travelled between Britain and its colonies, working in the engine room of ships - quite often in dangerous and inhumane conditions

England in the early modern period

History

This unit will help students to understand how later immigrants to Britain had different experiences to those in the early modern period

Pupils will understand the nature of the transatlantic slave trade and the triangular trade from their study in Year 9. 

Migration: how far was England changed by early modern migration?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

The decline of the feudal system in England

The conversion of England to Protestantism

Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes which had provided protection.

Identify what pushed Huguenots to migrate from France in the late 16th century, and what pulled them to England.

a permanent split in the Western Christian Church

a Renaissance movement valuing classical learning

the powerful institution challenged by the Reformation

Christian movement that aimed to reform the Church

someone seeking safety from persecution in another country

French Protestants persecuted during the Reformation

Match the keywords with the correct definitions.

Name this individual: he wrote 95 objections to one of the Church's teachings, and sparked the Reformation - Martin {{ }}.

Henry VIII created the Church of England, with himself as its head.

Elizabeth I restored England to Protestantism.

Charles I's Royalists fought a civil war against Parliamentarians.

William III and Mary II became king and queen, after signing the Bill of Rights.

Put these events from early modern history into chronological order.

Rulers inviting migrants they considered economically valuable

Which of these are examples of changes between the medieval period and the early modern period?

The Reformation increased economic opportunities for migrants in England.

The Reformation brought in governments who were more trusting of foreigners.

England was a safe haven for Protestants fleeing persecution by Catholics.

England's landowners wanted to share power with ordinary people.

Which of these best explains the influence of the Reformation on migration?

Which of these periods is the early modern period?

Jewish people were no longer allowed to lend money for a living.

French became the language used by people in powerful positions.

A new system of land tenure was introduced, often called the fuedal system.

The Christian Church in England was reformed. 

The Normans invaded England in 1066. Which of thesse changes to English life resulted from the Norman Congest? 

people who move from one place to another to live there

a pandemic that killed around 25 million people in Europe

Henry III granted the Hansa a charter to operate in England.

Put these Medieval period events into chronological order.

building of cathedrals and monasteries by the Normans

banking practices introduced by bankers from Lombardy

gradual integration of Viking invaders into England

Match the factors of change with the correct impacts of migration in the medieval period.

Some migrant rulers believed the English Church needed to be restored.

Some migrant rulers invited other migrants to help restore the English Church.

Some migrant groups sought greater wealth and land.

Some migrant groups sought greater political control.

Which of these statements explains why religion was a reason for migration in the medieval period?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

England in the early modern period

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.