What led to conflict in England in the 17th century ? Flashcards
What is parliament ?
a group of elected politicians
What is the divine right of kings ?
being appointed by God and not having your power questioned
What is a civil war ?
A war between citizens of the same country
What is ship money/tax ?
money raised for war ( Charles I took advantage and kept it to himself )
What were the 11 years of tyranny ?
The period of time were Parliment was closed for 11 years (1629-1640) and Charles I ruled by himself
In what year did Charles I make people pay ship money ?
1634
In what year does Charles I made William Laud the archbishop of Canterbury?
1633
In what year does Charles recall parliament ?
1640
In what year did the Scots invade England ?
1640
What does regicide mean ?
The killing of a king
What word means a country that is ruled by other people ?
republic
Who was Oliver Cromwell ?
MP ( member of parliament )
What happened in the year 1648 ?
The Parlimentarians ( cromwell’s army ) had defeated the Royalists ( Charles I army ) in the civil war
When did he ‘rump parliament ‘ stop ruling ?
April 1653
What happened the year 1653?
Cromwell was appointed ‘ lord protector ‘
