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history, term 1, first civil war Flashcards

1
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When was Charles I coronated?

A

2nd of February, 1626

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2
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When was Charles I excecuted?

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16th of August, 1649

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3
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What did Charles I believe he had?

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The Divine right of Kings

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4
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How many years were Parliament shut down for?

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11 years

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5
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Why did Charles ignore parliament/ shut it down for 11 years?

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He wanted more power

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6
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Who lead the parliamentarians?

A

Oliver Cromwell

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7
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Oliver Cromwell introduced the…

A

New model Army

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8
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Who took over after Oliver Cromwell?

A

His son

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9
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What happened to Oliver Cromwell son?

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Parliament thought he wasn’t a good fit

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10
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Who took over after Oliver Cromwells son?

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Charles II

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11
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Who was Charles I married to?

A

Henrietta Maria of France

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12
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Who was Charles II brother?

A

James II

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13
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Why couldn’t any of Charles II children take the throne when he died?

A

They were all Illegitimate

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14
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Who took over after Charles II?

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His brother James II

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15
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Who was Charles II married to?

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Catherine of Braganza, princess of Portugal

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16
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What were the two sides of the English civil war?

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Royalists, Parliamentarians

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17
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Why did Parliament not like when James II came to power?

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He was Catholic

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18
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What religion was Oliver Cromwell?

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Puritan

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19
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Why did Parliament prefer James’ daughter Mary over James?

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She was Protestant

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20
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Why did James II give up the throne?

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He was scared of the army his daughter and son in law, Mary and William of Orange, had amassed

21
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What title did Oliver Cromwell give himself?

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Lord Protector

22
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What year did Oliver Cromwell die?

A

3rd September, 1658

23
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When did Charles II come to power?

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23rd April, 1661

24
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What years did the First English Civil War take place?

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1642 to 1651

25
Q

Who were the main opposing forces in the First English Civil War?

A

The Royalists (Cavaliers) and the Parliamentarians (Roundheads)

26
Q

True or False: The First English Civil War was primarily fought over issues of religion and governance.

A

True

27
Q

Fill in the blank: The First English Civil War began when King Charles I attempted to arrest five members of _______.

A

Parliament

28
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What was the name of the document that outlined the grievances of Parliament against King Charles I?

A

The Grand Remonstrance

29
Q

Which battle is considered the first major battle of the First English Civil War?

A

The Battle of Edgehill

30
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Naseby in 1645?

A

A decisive victory for the Parliamentarians

31
Q

Who was the leader of the New Model Army?

A

Oliver Cromwell

32
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True or False: The New Model Army was formed by the Royalists.

A

False

33
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What was the primary goal of the Parliamentarians during the war?

A

To limit the power of the monarchy and establish parliamentary sovereignty

34
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Multiple choice: Which of the following was a key advantage for the Parliamentarians? A) Stronger cavalry B) Better funding C) Control of London

A

C) Control of London

35
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What significant event occurred in 1646 regarding King Charles I?

A

He surrendered to the Scots.

36
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ Agreement was a peace treaty proposed to end the conflict.

A

Newcastle

37
Q

What was one consequence of the First English Civil War?

A

The establishment of the Commonwealth of England.

38
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True or False: The First English Civil War ended with the execution of King Charles I.

A

False

39
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What role did religion play in the First English Civil War?

A

It was a significant factor, with conflicts between Anglicans, Puritans, and Catholics.

40
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Which group was known for their radical religious views during the First English Civil War?

A

The Levellers

41
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Multiple choice: What event marked the end of the First English Civil War? A) The Restoration B) The Second English Civil War C) The Treaty of Uxbridge

A

B) The Second English Civil War

42
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What was the significance of the Battle of Marston Moor?

A

It was one of the largest battles and a turning point for the Parliamentarians.

43
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ was a military organization that played a crucial role in the Parliamentarian victory.

A

New Model Army

44
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Who was the King of England during the First English Civil War?

A

King Charles I

45
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True or False: The First English Civil War resulted in the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

A

False

46
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What was the role of the Scots in the First English Civil War?

A

They initially supported the Parliamentarians against the King.

47
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What was one of the main reasons for the Parliamentarians’ success?

A

Effective leadership and military organization.

48
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Multiple choice: Which battle concluded with the capture of King Charles I? A) Battle of Naseby B) Battle of Edgehill C) Battle of Marston Moor

A

A) Battle of Naseby

49
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What was the fate of King Charles I after the war?

A

He was executed in 1649.

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