Chapter 5.5 and 6 Study Guide Flashcards
How was the English Civil War won?
The English Civil War was won by Cromwell; he defeated the Cavaliers (Charles I) public execution
What was Charles II nickname?
“Merry Monarch”
What is Habeas Corpus?
“to have the body” gave prisoners the right to order to be brought to a judge (speedy trial)
Who was James I?
Elizabeth’s cousin, who’s worst struggle was over money with Parliament
Who was Charles I?
believed in devine right, married a Catholic, dissolved Parliament, needed money due to war with Spain and France
Who was Charles II?
passed Habeas Corpus, Restoration Period
Who was Oliver Cromwell?
abolished monarchy, theater, swearing, drinking, dancing, etc
Who was James II?
believed in devine right, his older daughter Mary overthrew him with her husband William of Orange, “Glorious Revolution”
What was the Restoration Period?
The period of rule of Charles II who restored theater, etc and arts flourished
What was the Petition of Right?
Parliament’s document that stated Charles I would not imprison subjects without their consent, would not levy taxes without their consent, would not house soldiers in private homes, and would not impose martial law in peacetime
What is Neoclassical Art?
“new classical” simple/ elegant art that borrowed ideas from Greece and Rome (1700s)
What is Baroque Art?
grand/ornate art (1600s)
What was the Enlightenment influence on the American Revolution?
Colonists leaders used Enlightenment to justify independence, asked for same political rights as those in Britain “broken social contract”
Who was Montesquieu?
believed in political liberty, not equality, checks and balances, monarchy with 3 powers
Who was Voltaire?
spoke out against monarchy, enemies with French Court, fought injustice
