The English Civil War Flashcards
What year did Charles 1 become king?
What did he believe about his gift ?
1625
He believed god had given him the right to rule England and for his decisions not to be questioned
What did Charles refuse for eleven years?
What did this have to do with the civil war?
Parliament
The king and parliament fell out because of the decisions that the king made without asking parliament
What year did the civil war start?
Who supported the king ?
Who supported parliament?
1642
Cavaliers
Roundheads
Where was the first battle held in 1642?
Who won?
Edge hill
There was no clear winner
What year was the marston moor battle held?
Who won and what did they win
1644
The roundheads and the secured their rule over northern England
What year and where was the 3 rd battle held?
Who won and what did this do?
Battle of naseby in 1645
Roundheads and this forced the king and cavaliers to surrender
When was the 2nd civil war instigated?
Who was defeated in the battle in 1648 and where was it held
1646
Cavaliers and the King were defeated at the battle of Preston
In 1649 what was the king found guilty of and what did this lead to ?
High treason
He was later executed
After seven years of fighting when did the civil war end?
1651
