Protestant refugees including Huguenots and Palatines (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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Who were the Huguenots?
Who were the Huguenots?
Protestants living in Catholic France
In which year did Louis XIV make Protestantism illegal in France?
In which year did Louis XIV make Protestantism illegal in France?
1685
What did the Edict of Nantes result in for Huguenots?
What did the Edict of Nantes result in for Huguenots?
Expulsion from France
What major financial institution did Huguenots help establish?
What major financial institution did Huguenots help establish?
The Bank of England
What did skilled Huguenots bring to England?
What did skilled Huguenots bring to England?
New crafting techniques
What status did Charles II offer to Huguenots?
What status did Charles II offer to Huguenots?
Denizen status
Where did the Poor Palatines come from?
Where did the Poor Palatines come from?
Germany
When did the Poor Palatines flee to England?
When did the Poor Palatines flee to England?
Early 1700s
Which was NOT a reason Poor Palatines fled to England?
Which was NOT a reason Poor Palatines fled to England?
Trading opportunities
Where were Poor Palatines invited to relocate?
Where were Poor Palatines invited to relocate?
British America
How many Palatines arrived in London in 1709?
How many Palatines arrived in London in 1709?
13,000
What percentage of Palatines were revealed to be Catholics in disguise?
What percentage of Palatines were revealed to be Catholics in disguise?
33%