English Civil War Flashcards
When did Charles I come to the throne?
Charles I came to the throne in 1625.
What were England’s strict Protestants called?
England’s strict Protestants were called Puritans. Catholics were not Protestants.
Charles believed in the Divine Right of Kings. What does this mean?
Charles believed that God had appointed him king. The Divine Right of Kings did not give him power over Parliament.
What is the period when Charles ruled without Parliament called?
The period between 1629 and 1640 was called the Eleven Years’ Tyranny. Parliamentary Privilege is the right of MPs not to be prosecuted.
Why was Charles forced to recall Parliament in 1640?
Charles was forced to recall Parliament in 1640 because he needed to raise money after the expense of the Bishops’ War. He was not going to war with Cromwell.
In 1641, Parliament sent Charles a list of 204 complaints. What was this called?
The list of 204 complaints was called the Grand Remonstrance.
When did Charles declare war on Parliament?
Charles declared war on Parliament in August 1642. Parliament sent Charles the 19 Propositions in June 1642.
Which of these fought for the King?
‘Cavaliers’ supported the King.
What happened to Charles after the Second Civil War?
After the Second Civil War, Charles was put on trial for treason and executed in January 1649. He made a deal with the Scots in 1648 and started the Second Civil War.
What was Cromwell’s title after he dismissed Parliament in 1653?
After Cromwell dismissed Parliament in 1653, he ruled as Protector.
Who set up the New Model Army and what did the win?
Oliver Cromwell set up the New Model Army, Parliament won decisive victories at Marston Moor (1644) and Naseby (1645).
How long was England a republic?
England was a republic for the next 11 years.
Did the Civil war make a difference between Parliament and the King?
The Civil War, however, achieved no permanent change in the balance of power between king and Parliament.
When did Charles II go to the throne?
In 1660, Charles II was restored to the throne and continued, as his father had done, trying to rule without Parliament.
