English Civil War Flashcards
(20 cards)
Causes - Religion
Parliament believed Charles was too sympathetic to catholics and wanted the a Church of England to become more Protestant
Causes - Power
Parliament wanted more power in making decisions
Causes - Money
Unfair taxes and Charles had an expensive taste and would only gather Parliament to ask for more money
How long did Charles dissolve Parliament for
11 years
When did The English Civil War start
1642
What was another name for royalists
Cavaliers
What was another name for Parliamentarian
Roundhead
Who were the leaders of the Royalists
King Charles 1
Prince Rupert
Who were the Parliamentarian leaders
Oliver Cromwell
Sir Thomas Fairfax
Who had support in the north and in Ireland
Cavaliers
Who had support in the south and Scotland
Parliamentarians
What was the first battle called
Battle of Edgehill
What was the second battle called
Battle of Marston Moore
What was the name of the final battle
Battle of naseby
Who won the first battle
It was a draw but cavaliers had the advantage
Who won the second battle
Parliamentarians
Who won the final battle
Parliamentarians
How many MPs signed Charles death warrant
59
What was someone who signed the death warrant called
Regicide
When was Charles executed
1649
