Civil War Wiki Overview Flashcards

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When was the English Civil War

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Series of Civil Wars between the 22nd August 1642 - 3rd September 1951

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When was the turning point in the English Civil War?

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Parliamentarian victory at the Battle of Naseby, June 14th 1645

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What was the Parliamentarian army called?

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New Model Army

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What set of wars was the English Civil War part of?

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The Wars of the Three Kingdoms (a series of conflicts between 1639 and 1653 in England, Scotland and Ireland)

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When was the first war?

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1642-46

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When was the second war?

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1648-1649

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Who were the main sides in the first and second wars?

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Supporters of King Charles I vs supporters of the Long Parliament

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Who were the main sides in the third war?

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Supporters of King Charles II vs Supporters of the rump parliament

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Who else were involved in the war? (2)

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Scottish Covenanters (supported a Presbyterian Church of Scotland)
Irish confederates (Irish Catholic Confederation - self governing)

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Where was Parliamentarian Victory secured?

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The Battle of Worcester on 3rd Sep 1651

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Three consequences of the Civil War relating to governance of England

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  1. Charles was executed in 1649
  2. Charles II was exiled in 1651
  3. English monarchy was replaced by the Commonwealth of England
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Who replaced Charles as leader and what position did he take up?

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Oliver Cromwell ruled from 1653-58 as Lord Protector, and his son Richard from (1658-1659)

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