Civil War Flashcards

1
Q

Who was King at the time?

A

Charles 1

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2
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What year did Charles come to the throne?

A

1624

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4
Q

What year did Charles dissolve parliament?

A

1629

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5
Q

How long were parliament dissolved for?

A

11 years

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7
Q

When did Charles declare war on parliament?

A

August 1642

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8
Q

What happened to Charles after the civil war?

A

He was tried for treason and was executed.

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9
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What cause the civil war?

A
  • Charles 1 married a French catholic.
  • Charles built churches that were decorated.
  • Charles started collecting money without parliament’s permission.
  • Charles got rid of parliament for 11 years.
  • Charles asked for ship money even though England wasn’t at war.
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10
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What were English’s strict Protestants called?

A

Puritans

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11
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Why could parliament be to blame?

A
  • they placed lots of restrictions.
  • parliament wanted more control over the country.
  • they wouldn’t compromise.
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12
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Why did Charles deserve to be executed?

A

He couldn’t be trusted as he started the 2nd war after he promised not to. Charles took all the food and land. He brought in the Scots to fight his own people. This shows that he is devious and selfish.

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13
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Why did Charles not deserve to be executed?

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He had a divine right to rule. That implies that only God had the right to take his life.

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14
Q

Who ruled the country after Charles?

A

Oliver Cromwell

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15
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Who later over threw Oliver?

A

Charles 2

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