Civil War Wiki Overview Flashcards
When was the English Civil War
Series of Civil Wars between the 22nd August 1642 - 3rd September 1951
When was the turning point in the English Civil War?
Parliamentarian victory at the Battle of Naseby, June 14th 1645
What was the Parliamentarian army called?
New Model Army
What set of wars was the English Civil War part of?
The Wars of the Three Kingdoms (a series of conflicts between 1639 and 1653 in England, Scotland and Ireland)
When was the first war?
1642-46
When was the second war?
1648-1649
Who were the main sides in the first and second wars?
Supporters of King Charles I vs supporters of the Long Parliament
Who were the main sides in the third war?
Supporters of King Charles II vs Supporters of the rump parliament
Who else were involved in the war? (2)
Scottish Covenanters (supported a Presbyterian Church of Scotland)
Irish confederates (Irish Catholic Confederation - self governing)
Where was Parliamentarian Victory secured?
The Battle of Worcester on 3rd Sep 1651
Three consequences of the Civil War relating to governance of England
- Charles was executed in 1649
- Charles II was exiled in 1651
- English monarchy was replaced by the Commonwealth of England
Who replaced Charles as leader and what position did he take up?
Oliver Cromwell ruled from 1653-58 as Lord Protector, and his son Richard from (1658-1659)
