Cival War Flashcards
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Civil war definition
A war between two sides of the same country
Divine right of king’s definition
The belief that the king is appointed by god
New model army definition
Set up by parliament as first professional army
Puritan definition
Extreme Protestant
When did Charles become king
1625
What were the two reasons for parliament disliking Charles
Power and religion
What did Charles believe in
The divine right of kings
Who did Charles have to go to for money
Parliament
What did parliament want in return for money
Power
What did people believe about Charles religion and why did they believe this
They thought he was a Roman Catholic as his church was decorated
What were many mps in parliament
Puritans
Who did Charles marry
A French queen called Henrietta Maria
What religion was Charles wife
Roman Catholic
When did Scotland rebel against England
1638
Why did Scotland rebel against England
Because Charles added music candles and statues to the Scottish church
What were people who supported the king called
Royalists
What were people who supported parliament called
Roundheads
Who was in command for parliament
Thomas fairfax and Oliver Cromwell
Who was in charge for the king
The king and prince rupert
Who did people in the countryside support
The king
Who did people in the city support
Parliament
Who won the first battle
A draw
What did parliament do after the first battle
Change tactics and set up the new modal army
What was the first battle called
Edge hill