English Civil War Flashcards
Who was involved in the English Civil War?
Charles I, King James, Parliament, Oliver Cromwell
When did Charles I become king?
1625
How long did Charles I rule without parliament?
11 years
When was Charles I executed?
30th January 1649
How long was the war between parliament and the king?
9 years and 12 days
Who won the battle of Naesby?
Parliament
When was the battle of Naesby?
14th June 1645
What was the army of parliament called?
The New Model Army
When was the New Model Army created?
Febuary 1645
When did Charles I surrender?
May 1646
Who was Oliver Cromwell?
He fought for parliament and became the ruler of Britain after Charles.
What type of country did Britain become after the Civil War?
It became a Republic country because there was no monarch.