English Revolution Flashcards
After the English revolution what kind of government was in place?
Constitutional monarchy
Before the English revolution what kind of government was in place?
Absolute monarchy
What was the major cause of the English revolution?
Charles lived an extravagant life(much money wasted(taxes went up))
People were against the Devine right of kings
Who were the people, rulers, and revolutionaries of the English revolution?
Oliver Cromwell(Puritan) Charles I(king) Roundheads(supported Cromwell)
What was the time period of the English revolution?
1642-1649
What did the Magna Carta do?
Gave people rights
What is a republic?
A country without a monarch
Where did skilled workers belong to?
Guilds
What were women often thought to be?
Witches
What did Stuart kings believe in?
The Devine right of kings
What was the court of star chamber?
A secret court Charles I had
What were witches?
Unmarried women who practiced medicine
Who were Laud and Strafford?
Charles advisors
What was the new model army?
Led by Oliver Cromwell to stop kings army
Who was Oliver Cromwell?
Lord protector
Dictator
Ruled England 1649-1658