The English Civil War Flashcards
What year did Charles I become king?
1625
What year did the civil war start?
1642
How manu judges turned up out of 135 on the first day?
67
What was the Rump Parliament?
It was formed when Cromwell only allowed those who wanted to see Charles I punished.
What was the Barebones Parliament?
Cromwell could not be sure that elections would choose MPs who supported him and opposed the monarchy. So, he and his supporters decides to setup a parliament where they chose MPs who shared their religious views and political beliefs.
What religion was Cromwell?
Puritan
Who did roundheads support?
Cromwell
Who did royalists support?
The king
What was the new parliament army called led by Cromwell?
The New Model Army
What weapon did pikemen usually use?
5 meter long pikes with steel tips
True or False? Did Scotland sell Charles I to parliament?
True!
How far would a ball fly out of a musket gun (hopefully!)?
400 meters
For what price was Charles I sold to parliament for from Scotland?
£400,000
How many MPs voted for Charles to be given a second chance out of 286?
240
What happened to the 240 who voted to give Charles I a second chance the next time they wanted to go into parliament?
They were stopped and not allowed to enter
