The English Civil War Flashcards
What years did the English Civil War take place?
1642 to 1651
True or False: The English Civil War was fought between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians.
True
Fill in the blank: The English Civil War began in the year _____.
1642
Who was the king of England at the start of the English Civil War?
King Charles I
What were the two main factions in the English Civil War?
Royalists and Parliamentarians
Multiple Choice: Which battle is considered the first major battle of the English Civil War? A) Battle of Edgehill B) Battle of Naseby C) Battle of Marston Moor
A) Battle of Edgehill
What was the name of the Parliamentarian army?
New Model Army
True or False: Oliver Cromwell was a key leader of the Royalist forces.
False
What document, signed in 1647, sought to establish a constitutional monarchy in England?
The Agreement of the People
Who was executed as a result of the English Civil War?
King Charles I
Fill in the blank: The English Civil War ended with the establishment of the _____ Republic.
Commonwealth
Multiple Choice: What year was King Charles I executed? A) 1645 B) 1649 C) 1651
B) 1649
What was the primary cause of the English Civil War?
Conflict over governance and the power of the monarchy versus Parliament
True or False: The English Civil War resulted in the temporary abolition of the monarchy.
True
Who became the Lord Protector of England after the Civil War?
Oliver Cromwell
Fill in the blank: The English Civil War was characterized by disputes over _____.
religion and governance
Multiple Choice: Which battle marked a decisive victory for the Parliamentarians in 1645? A) Battle of Edgehill B) Battle of Naseby C) Battle of Marston Moor
B) Battle of Naseby
What was the role of the Long Parliament in the English Civil War?
It was the Parliament that opposed King Charles I and sought reforms.
True or False: The English Civil War had no impact on the future governance of England.
False
What was the significance of the Rump Parliament?
It was the remnant of the Long Parliament that governed after the monarchy was abolished.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the English Civil War? A) Establishment of a republic B) Restoration of the monarchy C) Increased power for Parliament
B) Restoration of the monarchy
What ideology did the Levellers promote during the Civil War?
Popular sovereignty and equal rights
Fill in the blank: The English Civil War led to a power struggle between the monarchy and _____.
Parliament
What was the outcome of the Second English Civil War?
It ended with the defeat of the Royalists and solidified Parliament’s power.
