Sandwich and Canterbury (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Why did Flemish & Walloon migrants flee to England in 16th century?
Why did Flemish & Walloon migrants flee to England in 16th century?
Religious persecution
What valuable skills did Flemish & Walloon migrants bring to England?
What valuable skills did Flemish & Walloon migrants bring to England?
Weaving & textile skills
In what year did Flemish weavers arrive in Sandwich?
In what year did Flemish weavers arrive in Sandwich?
1561
Why did Sandwich officials invite Flemish weavers in 1561?
Why did Sandwich officials invite Flemish weavers in 1561?
Declining economic prosperity
Which church were Flemish weavers granted for worship in Sandwich?
Which church were Flemish weavers granted for worship in Sandwich?
St Peter's church
What work restriction was imposed on Flemish migrants in 1569?
What work restriction was imposed on Flemish migrants in 1569?
Could only work where no qualified Englishman available
What proportion of Sandwich's population were Flemish weavers by 1582?
What proportion of Sandwich's population were Flemish weavers by 1582?
Almost half
In what year were Walloons invited to settle in Canterbury?
In what year were Walloons invited to settle in Canterbury?
1575
What housing did Canterbury provide for Walloon migrants?
What housing did Canterbury provide for Walloon migrants?
100 empty houses
How many elders did Walloons appoint to govern their community?
How many elders did Walloons appoint to govern their community?
12 elders
What new trades did Walloons introduce to Canterbury?
What new trades did Walloons introduce to Canterbury?
Silk dyeing & diamond cutting
What proportion of Canterbury's population were Walloons by 1600?
What proportion of Canterbury's population were Walloons by 1600?
Almost one-third