Civil War

Question 1

What is history?

Answer 1

History is the chronological study of mans past events and relating it to date

Question 2

Importance of Studying History

Answer 2

1. Know, understand and appreciate different cultures
2. Learn about mistakes and achievements
3. To appreciate changes that have taken place
4. Helps to get a job

Question 3

What is a Civil War

Answer 3

It is a war that involves citizens of a given state or country fighting amongst themselves

Question 4

Who was this civil war in England between?

Answer 4

The King and The Parliament

Question 5

What mistakes did Charles the First make? (5)

Answer 5

1. He married a catholic woman
2. He was a spendthrift
3. He introduced the ‘ship money’ tax
4. He didn’t consult parliament in his 11 years of rule
5. He appointed William Loud

Question 6

Who were the Puritans?

Answer 6

They were protestants who believed in the teaching of the bible. They believe that the church should be simple and should follow the teachings of the bible.

Question 7

What did the Puritans hate? (2)

Answer 7

1. The introduction of statues, music and stained glass windows
2. They hated the power of the bishops and priests because many of them were corrupt

Question 8

When did the first civil war start and end?

Answer 8

1642 - 1646

Question 9

When did the second civil war start and end?

Answer 9

1648 - 1649

Question 10

Where did the first major battle take place? And what happened?

Answer 10

Edge Hill. Neither side won but many people died including Sir Edmond Verney

Question 11

Where did the battle between the royalists and the Scottish Army take place? And what happened?

Answer 11

Moister Moor. The royalists army was badly beaten and fled to hide.

Question 12

What was the difference between Oliver Cromwells Army from Ruperts Army?

Answer 12

1. Cromwell picked men who were god fearing and committed
2. He took good care of his army and paid them well
3. He was strict and disciplined them
4. He trained them vigorously
5. Trained them to charge

Question 13

What was Oliver Cromwells Army called?

Answer 13

The New Model Army (NMA)

Question 14

How did the first war end?

Answer 14

The NMA took Oxford which lead Charles I to be desperate and he handed himself to the Scottish (hoping to turn them to his side) but they handed him to the parliament for a cash reward and Charles I was arrested.

Question 15

Causes of the Civil War

Answer 15

1. Religious Changes
2. Social Changes
3. Economic Changes
4. Political Changes

Question 16

Name the 3 Bloody Wars

Answer 16

1. Charles I execution

2.