The English civil war Flashcards
(24 cards)
When was the English civil war/revolution?
civil war: 1642-1649 (Charles execution)
Why was Charles so offended when parliament tried to limit/share his power?
He believed in the divine right of kings
When did Charles dissolve the parliament?
1629 - 1640
How did Charles waste money and what happened as a result?
He always spent money parliament gave him on gifts for friends. As a result when asking for money for a war with Spain he was denied
Which of Charles advisors was hated?
Duke of Buckingham
Why was Charles marriage so unpopular
He married a French catholic despite being a protestant English king.
Why was The archbishop of Canterbury, Laud, unpopular?
Despite being a protestant he heavily based showing worship in very similar ways to Catholics
What issue in Ireland was Charles unfairly blamed for?
The killing of thousands of protestants by catholic rebellions.
How many MP’s did Charles try to arrest in the houses of parliament?
5
What problems were caused by ship tax?
Charles pushed it onto mainland despite being normally a coastal tax for shipowners and was payed all the time
What was the great remonstrance?
A list of demands and rules parliament tried to place over Charles which include restraints such as the decision of where his son would get his education
What was the short parliament?
Open in April 1640, opened to get money from parliament but only agreed if Charles would stop Laud from changing religion, Laws were to be passed through parliament and to stop raising ship tax
What were parliaments army called?
New model army - his supporters were known as parliamentarians or Roundheads and were lead by Thomas Fairfax
What was Charles supporters called?
Royalists - cavaliers lead by Prince Rupert (Charles nephew)
Where was Charles army raised?
Nottingham
when was the battle of Naseby?
1645 - Oliver Cromwell won
When was the battle of edgeHill?
1642 - ended a draw
What was the rump parliament?
Those who worked in parliament who supported the king were refused entry in 1648 and the remaining members formed the rump parliament
When was Charles trialed and killed
January 30th 1649
How was Charles unfairly judged?
Only parliamentarians were allowed into the court to judge so was rigged and he was found guilty of treason despite being the king
How was the Execution of Charles significant in the long term?
only time a monarch has been killed
what was the short term significance of his execution?
Cromwell ruled as lord protector for multiple years til his death - first time England ruled properly as a republic
Why was Cromwells rule significant in the long term
Gave parliament permanent power building the system of democracy and parliament power we have today
How was the execution significant in the short term
it was the first time a king was executed
