Year 7
Who were the Anglo-Saxons?
Tribes from Germany/Denmark who settled in Britain after the Romans.
What does "colonisation" mean?
Taking control of another land and its people
What were working conditions like in early factories?
Long hours, low pay, dangerous and dirty conditions.
What is suffrage?
The right to vote in elections.
What does "bias" mean in history?
A one-sided or unfair viewpoint in a source.
What was the name of the battle in 1066?
The Battle of Hastings.
Name one resource Britain took from its colonies.
Tea, cotton, spices, opium, or rubber.
Why did towns grow during the Industrial Revolution?
Jobs in factories pulled people into cities.
When did some women first gain the right to vote in Britain?
1918 — women over 30 who met property requirements.
What’s the difference between a primary and a secondary source? Give an example of each.
A primary source is from the time (e.g. a letter); a secondary source is an interpretation (e.g. textbook).
What was the purpose of the feudal system?
To control land and loyalty through a strict hierarchy.
How did Britain justify the empire to its own people?
They claimed to “civilise” others and bring progress and Christianity.
Name one invention from the Industrial Revolution.
Spinning Jenny, steam engine, power loom, etc.
What was the difference between suffragists and suffragettes?
Suffragists used peaceful protest; suffragettes used direct action.
Should we judge people in history by modern values? Give one reason.
For: it helps us learn. Against: they lived by different standards.
Why did William create the Domesday Book?
To record land ownership for taxation and control.
Name two negative long-term impacts of the British Empire.
Loss of culture, racial division, economic exploitation, conflict.
In what year did the first Luddite riot take place and where?
Why might the suffragette campaign be considered both a help and a hindrance to the cause of women's suffrage?
Helped by raising awareness and gaining media attention, but hindered the movement by alienating moderate supporters and giving opponents a reason to deny votes to women.
What are two ways in which the historian’s own context or background might influence their interpretation?
Personal beliefs, nationality, political views, or the time period they live in may affect what they focus on or how they judge the past.
To what extent did the Normans maintain continuity with Anglo-Saxon rule after 1066?
While the Normans introduced major changes (e.g. castles, feudalism, new elite), they also kept some Anglo-Saxon systems like local shires and legal customs to help control the population.
How did the empire directly connect to both the transatlantic slave trade and the Industrial Revolution?
supplied slave-grown materials (like cotton) that fuelled British industry; the trade system linked colonies, factories, and ships in a global network.
How did the Industrial Revolution change people's lives?
it led to urbanisation, new technology, and changes in work and daily life.
How did WWI impact the campaign for women's suffrage?
Women’s war work changed attitudes and helped win them the vote.
Explain the concept of historical significance. How do historians decide what’s ‘important’?
Significance depends on impact at the time, long-term effects, relevance today, and how widespread or remembered an event/person is.