Chapter 10: The First Civil War: England, Scotland, Ireland Flashcards
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What is the Solemn League & Covenant?
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- (Sep 1643) military alliance between Parliament & Scottish Covenanters
2
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How did Earl of Montrose lead royalists in the north against Covenanters during the English civil War?
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- won multiple victories (1644-45)
- little support from C meant forces slowly left
- (Sep 1645) Earl’s forces crushed by Covenanter Army of 6000
3
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What is the Irish Confederate?
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- (May 1642) Irish factions join rebellion and form an alliance
4
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Who leads Protestant Army in Irish Civil War?
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- Earl of Ormond
5
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Describe events of the Irish Civil War up to 1644
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- Apr 1642: Ulster Protestants gain Scottish troops funded by Parliament
- Sep 1643: Ormond signs 1 year truce under C’s orders with Confederationso he could bring soldiers for English civil war (counterproductive as P propaganda for King’s catholicism)
- 1644: more Protestant control in North but majority or Ireland under Confederation
6
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What happened in Mar 1646?
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- Ormond signs treaty with confederate
7
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When was the first civil war?
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Aug 1642 - June 1646
8
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When was the second civil war?
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Jan 1648 - Jan 1649
9
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When was the third civil war?
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Jan 1649 - Sep 1651
