CONTESTO STORICO INGLESE 1600-1700 Flashcards
Why did Charles I take money from everyone?
To fund wars
What was Charles I’s belief about monarchy?
He believed in the divine right of kings.
Why did Charles I rule without Parliament?
He wanted absolute power and ruled for 11 years without it.
Why did Charles I call the Long Parliament in 1640?
He needed money for a rebellion.
What happened to Charles I after the Civil War?
He was captured, put on trial, and executed in 1649.
Why is the Long Parliament important?
It was a key institution reflecting the rising middle class
Who was Oliver Cromwell?
A Puritan leader in 17th-century England.
What was the Puritan view on religious rituals?
They criticized rituals and rejected scholarly interpretations of the Bible.
How did Puritans differ from Anglicans?
Anglicans valued beauty in churches, while Puritans opposed rituals and formal traditions
What is the Puritan belief in predestination?
Everything happens according to God’s plan, and people are born sinners.
How did Puritans view work and poverty?
Hard work and discipline were seen as the way to Heaven, while poverty was almost a sin.
Why did Puritans reject leisure?
They considered it a waste of time.
