Restoration and the Civil War Flashcards
Give one of the main causes of the English revolution?
Was due to the Kings abuse of power and parliament
When Charles I ruled how many years did he go without parliament?
11 years
What happened from 1642 - 1649?
English Civil War
Cavaliers v Roundhead
What happened in 1649?
Charles would be beheaded and England would be ruled by Parliament. It became a republic
How long would parliament be in charge?
1649 - 1660
Give 3 positives under Cromwell?
Won wars with Dutch and Spanish
Navigation Act of 1651 - any ship moving into or out of England was English
People could worship whoever they wanted
Give 3 negatives under Cromwell?
Created 11 Districts in the country
Stopped religious holidays
Lost catholic land in Ireland and gave to protestants
How long did Cromwell’s commonwealth last and over how many years?
11 year
1649 - 1660
In what ways did Cromwell act like a King?
He believed God chose him to rule
Handed his job to his son when he died
Give all short term significance after the execution of Charles I? (4)
Cromwell created a Commonwealth
11 districts were made
Society became equal
Taxation was recognised
Give all long term significance after the execution of Charles I? (4)
Charles II would be reinstated in 1660
Catholicism was removed from England
Parliament would keep high amount of power over the next 20 years
What happened to the monarchs power after 1660?
Decreased
What was the event that occured in 1688 that would mean the monarchy lost power?
The Great Revolution - Monarch would rule by parliament
Why did the great revolution occur in 1688?
James II was exiled due to being a poor catholic king. Parliament also ordered for protestant rebellions well
