Civil War+ Cromwell Flashcards
(50 cards)
What was the main cause of the English Civil War?
The main cause was the conflict between Parliament and King Charles I over governance and authority.
True or False: Oliver Cromwell was a Royalist during the English Civil War.
False
Who led the Parliamentarian forces in the English Civil War?
Oliver Cromwell
Fill in the blank: The English Civil War took place from ____ to ____.
1642 to 1651
What was the name of the army formed by Cromwell to fight against the Royalists?
The New Model Army
Multiple Choice: Which battle is considered a turning point for the Parliamentarians in the Civil War? A) Battle of Edgehill B) Battle of Naseby C) Battle of Marston Moor
B) Battle of Naseby
What title did Oliver Cromwell take after the execution of Charles I?
Lord Protector
True or False: The English Civil War ended with the restoration of the monarchy.
True
What year was King Charles I executed?
1649
What document established the Commonwealth of England?
The Instrument of Government
Fill in the blank: The English Civil War was fought between the ____ and the ____.
Royalists and Parliamentarians
Who was the King of England during the Civil War?
King Charles I
What was the primary religious conflict during the English Civil War?
The conflict between Anglicanism and Puritanism.
Multiple Choice: Which event marked the beginning of the English Civil War? A) The execution of Charles I B) The Long Parliament C) The raising of the royal standard at Nottingham
C) The raising of the royal standard at Nottingham
What was the fate of Oliver Cromwell after his death?
He was posthumously executed and his body was displayed.
True or False: Cromwell was known for his tolerance of different religions.
False
What was the Rump Parliament?
The remaining members of Parliament that continued after Pride’s Purge.
Fill in the blank: Oliver Cromwell was a member of the ____ party.
Parliamentarian
What did Cromwell do to the Irish during his campaign in Ireland?
He led a brutal military campaign against them.
Multiple Choice: What year did Cromwell become Lord Protector? A) 1649 B) 1653 C) 1660
B) 1653
What was the main goal of the Parliamentarians?
To limit the powers of the monarchy and establish more parliamentary governance.
True or False: The English Civil War resulted in the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.
False
Who succeeded Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector?
Richard Cromwell
What was the significance of the Battle of Marston Moor?
It was a major victory for the Parliamentarians and solidified their control in the North.
