U6 L1 English Revolution: Divine Right (Cavaliers) Flashcards
Which country led in the age of revolutions?
England
What century was the age of absolutism in most countries of Europe?
17th century
Why were English kings not as powerful as other European monarchs?
because of prominence of Parliament
Although the Tudors acted on the principle of the divine right of kings, what did they NOT do?
they did not emphasize it
What is the Parliament?
The supreme legislature of Great Britain
What is divine right?
King’s belief that his rule is God’s will
Who were the Cavaliers?
Supporters of Charles I
Who were the Roundheads?
Members of the anti-monarch, pro-Parliament party in England
Who were the Roundheads led by?
Oliver Cromwell
Who won the rebellion in England?
Roundheads
What government did Oliver Cromwell establish?
commonwealth
What is commonwealth
govt where sovereignty is given to the people
Which monarchy ruled England in the 1500s?
Tudor monarchy
What was the last monarch of the Tudor era?
Elizabeth I
Which period was the final chapter in the Renaissance era?
Elizabethan period
Who were two famous Englishmen during the Renaissance era?
William Shakespeare and Francis Bacon
What is Francis Bacon known for?
- lawyer-philosopher
- his views were aimed at solving human problems
What did Elizabeth I manage to accomplish during her reign?
- avoided war by using friendships with foreign ministers/ambassadors to gain political and international favors
- Elizabeth architecture produced
- Britain became naval power after defeating Spanish Armada
What line of English rulers did James I/James VI start?
Stuarts
When did James VI of Scotland become James I of England?
1603