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When did the English Civil War begin?

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August 1642

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Who fought whom?

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The Roundheads (parliament) against the Cavaliers (royalists)

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Who supported the king and why?

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The wealthy landowners supported the king, as a way to show personal loyalty and to keep in place the social structure they benefitted from.

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Who supported parliament and why?

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The middle class and peasant workers supported parliament, as there was a less rigid social hierarchy in parliament.

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What were the clear geographical allegiences?

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The king’s support was mostly from the north, and parliament had support in the south and in London.

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What caused the geographical allegiances?

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It was partially due to a merchant class (traders and business men for example) who were not happy about the taxes Charles had been imposing.

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What 5 factors led to people supporting who they chose?

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-Merchant class unhappy about taxes Charles had been imposing
-Religious and political reforms brought in by Charles made many people go against him and support parliament
-Many felt Charles’ personality did not make him a good king
-People divided their families so that no matter who won, they would be on a winning side
-Many poorer people were forced to support whoever their lord supported

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What was the first battle of war and when?

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The Battle of Edgehill in 1642

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9
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Who won the Battle of Edgehill?

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There was no clear winner.

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What had the king tried to do in the Battle of Edgehill?

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He tried to take London but failed, and withdrew to Oxford.

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Both sides fought using what in the Battle of Edgehill?

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Cavalry and Infantry.

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Who was one of the most prominent royalist commanders?

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The king’s nephew, Prince Rupert

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What tactic did parliamentary forces use against Rupert?

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Propaganda

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What 2 ways did propaganda help parliamentary forces?

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-It made people think Rupert was weak, as well as the king

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Who was Oliver Cromwell?

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He was the Member of Parliament for Cornwall and had been leading the Roundheads against the Cavaliers.

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Who was Thomas Fairfax?

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He had led the Roundheads against the Cavaliers with Oliver Cromwell. He was a lord who had once worked with Charles to fight the Scots; he joined the parliamentary forces in 1642.

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What was Cromwell committed to?

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Removing the king.

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What new army did Oliver Cromwell make?

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The New Model Army

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What did Cromwell recruit people to the New Model Army on?

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Ability, rather than privilege.

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What 2 things were the men in the New Model Army not allowed to do?

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Drink or swear.

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When was the New Model Army used for the first time?

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1645

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What battle were the New Model Army used in first?

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The Battle of Naseby

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What battle influenced Cromwell to make the new army and why?

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The Battle of Marston Moor as it could have been a defeat for his side.

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How many men were in the New Model Army compared to the king’s army?

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The New Model Army had 14,000 men, the king had 9,000 men.

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What battle was the end of the king’s last great army?

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The Battle of Naseby

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What 2 cities did the New model Army capture by 1646?

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Bristol and then Oxford

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Why was Charles writing to the Scottish parliament when he was imprisoned?

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To convince them to raise arms against the English parliament and the New Model Army.

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What did Charles promise the Scottish Parliament?

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A Presbyterian Church in England.

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What caused the beginning of the Second Civil War?

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The Scots raised an army against Cromwell.

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Where did the 2 sides meet at the Second Civil War?

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The Battle of Preston

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When was the Battle of Preston?

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1648

32
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Who lost the Battle of Preston and what did this show?

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The Scots were defeated and Charles had proved he could not be trusted.

33
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When was ‘Pride’s Purge’?

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December 1648

34
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What did ‘Pride’s Purge’ mean for the king?

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It meant he would stand in trial with no supporters.

34
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What was ‘Pride’s Purge’?

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The regiment of Colonel Thomas Pride surrounded the Houses of Parliament and refused entry to MPs who were known to support negotiations with the king.

35
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What was the remaining name of parliament after ‘Pride’s Purge’?

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Rump Parliament

36
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What was the first problem for parliament at the trial of Charles I?

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Out of 135 commissioners due to attend, only 68 turned up.

37
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Which important member of parliament did not attend the trial of Charles I?

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Thomas Fairfax

38
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Who, close to Fairfax, did arrive at the trial of Charles I but supported who?

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Thomas Fairfax’s wife attended, and is reported to have supported the king.

39
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What did Charles refuse to do at his trial?

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Give a plea - he would not say if he was guilty or not.

40
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Who was the court president?

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John Bradshaw

41
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What did Bradshaw order the king to do at his trial?

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Be removed

42
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What did Bradshaw wear at Charles’ trial as he knew things would get heated?

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A specially made bulletproof hat

43
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What 3 things did the court hear about Charles from witness statements?

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-He was guilty of starting the war by trying to raise an army in Nottingham
-He approved of the ill-treatment of parliamentary forces during the war - calling his own subjects enemies
-He was plotting his son to start another war while negotiating with parliament

44
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When did parliament find King Charles I guilty of treason and sentenced him to death?

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27 January 1649

45
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How did Bradshaw justify Charles being found guilty of treason and sentenced to death?

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He said that Charles had not done his duty by calling regular parliaments, attacking the basic liberties of the country.

46
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Why did Parliament make Charles wait hours for his execution?

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-The executioners not turning up - they were too scared to be the one to kill the king
-Legalisation - parliament had to secure a law that said no new monarch could be installed on the king’s death

47
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When was King Charles I beheaded?

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30 January 1649

48
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What did Cromwell describe the king’s execution as?

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A cruel necessity.

49
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What was the name for the republic under the leadership of parliament after Charles’ death?

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The Commonwealth

50
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Who was the leader of the Commonwealth?

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Oliver Cromwell

51
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What are 5 positive views of Cromwell’s rule?

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-He won wars against the Dutch and Spanish
-He restored England’s reputation abroad
-He introduced the Navigation Act
-People were free to worship in any way they liked
-Ordinary people felt that Cromwell was on their side

52
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When did Cromwell introduce the Navigation Act?

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1651

53
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What did the Navigation Act of 1651 state?

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Any ship coming into or leaving England had to be English.

54
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Who did Cromwell appoint to the 11 districts he created?

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Major Generals

55
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Why did people resent the presence of these Major Generals so much?

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They kept strict controls on many aspects of life: they even tried to stop Christmas celebrations.

56
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Who were the Levellers?

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A religious group who believed in equality.

57
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What did Cromwell do to the levellers?

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He imprisoned them and killed their leaders.

58
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What did Cromwell do in Ireland?

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He laid siege to the town of Drogheda, and even when the townspeople surrendered he killed them - including women and children.

59
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Whose land did Cromwell take to give to who?

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Land was taken from Catholics in Ireland and given to Protestants, so England would always have allies in Ireland.

60
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Why did Cromwell ban sinful activities?

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To ensure that the Common Wealth was Godly

61
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What emerged from the many challenges in Cromwell’s protectorate?

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A political and religious radicalism.

62
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The Civil War developed what kind of groups?

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Protestant groups, which would challenge Cromwell’s authority.

63
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What was the biggest challenge to the Commonwealth?

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A group called the Levellers.

64
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What did the Levellers want?

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A reform to political representation for the men who had fought in the New Model Army.

65
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Who was the leader of the levellers?

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John Lilburne.

66
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What happened to Lilburne?

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He was imprisoned.

67
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When did Cromwell die?

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1658.

68
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Who took over when Cromwell died?

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His son, Richard.

69
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When did Richard resign and why?

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He resigned in 1659 as he was not interested in politics.

70
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Who took the throne after Richard resigned?

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Charles II

71
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When was Charles II crowned the king of England, Scotland and Ireland?

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1660

72
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What happened to Cromwells’s body after his death?

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It was dug up from his grave and hung in Tyburn. His head was placed on a spike, where it stayed for decades.

73
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How did most people feel about having a king back on the throne?

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Happy.

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