Power And The People (5) Flashcards
When did Charles | become King?
1625
Why had Charlea’ father chased tension with Parliament?
He was extravagant and gave money to his friends
What did Charles believe in?
The divine right of kings
How did Charles upset parliament?
He ruled without them from 1629
What did Charles tax everyone with?
Ship Money
Who did Charles marry?
A French Catholic
What changes upset people about the Church?
It became more Catholic
What upset the Scots?
A new Prayer Book in 1637
What did the Puritans do?
Wrote critically of Charles
What happened with the Short Parliament?
They did not give Charles money to fight the Scots
What was the covenant?
Not accept the changes to the prayer book
Who invaded England during Charles’ reign?
The Scots
When did the English Civil War break out?
1642
Who were the Cavaliers?
Wealthy landowners
Who were the Roundheads?
Middle-class and merchants
When was the Battle of Edgehill?
1642
What did parliamentarians want?
Removal of royal reforms
What did Cromwell want?
Removal of the King
What were the New Model Army recruited on?
Ability NOT privilege
How was the New Model army disciplined?
They followed a strict religious and moral code (no drinking or swearing)
What happened at the Battle of Nasebury?
The New Model army defeat the King
What happened in 1647?
Charles surrendered to the Scottish army who turned him over to the New Model army
What did Charles do whilst awaiting trail?
Convinced the Scottish to inside England
What happened in 1648?
The New Model army was victorious against the Scottish
