Civil War Flashcards
What years did the English Civil War take place?
1642 to 1651
True or False: The English Civil War was fought between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians.
True
Fill in the blank: The English Civil War began as a conflict between King Charles I and _____ over political power.
Parliament
Who was the leader of the Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War?
Oliver Cromwell
What was the name of the Royalist supporters during the English Civil War?
Cavaliers
What was the name of the Parliamentarian supporters during the English Civil War?
Roundheads
What document was signed in 1647 that called for the establishment of a republic in England?
The Agreement of the People
True or False: The English Civil War resulted in the execution of King Charles I.
True
Fill in the blank: The New Model Army was formed by the _____ during the English Civil War.
Parliament
Which event marked the end of the English Civil War?
The defeat of Charles I at the Battle of Worcester in 1651
Multiple Choice: What was the primary cause of the English Civil War? A) Religious disputes B) Economic issues C) Power struggles between the monarchy and Parliament
C) Power struggles between the monarchy and Parliament
Who became the Lord Protector of England after the Civil War?
Oliver Cromwell
True or False: The English Civil War had no lasting impact on the British monarchy.
False
What was the name of the trial that led to the execution of King Charles I?
The High Court of Justice
Fill in the blank: The period of rule under Oliver Cromwell is known as the _____ period.
Interregnum
What was the role of the Long Parliament in the English Civil War?
It was the Parliament that opposed King Charles I and initiated the conflict.
Which treaty ended the first phase of the English Civil War in 1646?
The Treaty of Oxford
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant consequence of the English Civil War? A) Strengthening of the monarchy B) Establishment of a constitutional monarchy C) Establishment of a republic
C) Establishment of a republic