English, Civil War Flashcards
(16 cards)
Charles I
King of England from 1625 to 1649
King, who thought the Civil War against
Charles’s marriage 
Charles had married a French, Catholic Henrietta Maria. Many MPs fear. This would make Charles Make England catholic again 
Arminians
Protestant group, who wish to revive some of the Reformation
War with Scotland
Charles, try to introduce a new prayer book to Scotland and 1637.
The start of the water child had to recall parliament and asked for money
Divine right of kings
Charles believe that he was appointed King my God.
Charles felt that parliament have no right to question his decisions
11 year tyranny
Period From 1629 to 1640, where Charles ruled without parliament 
Ship money
A tax that child expanded to raise money.
Parliament did not agree to this tax and felt it was illegal
Court of the star chamber
Charles use this court as a substitute government was he ruled without parliament?
Many MPs hated the star chamber.
Short Parliament
Caused by Charles in 1640, but dismissed by child after three weeks
Long parliament
Charles recalled parliament, and it sat for 20 years
Grand remonstrates
A list of complaints about the king. Written by MP John Pym
It asked for Parliament to have more control 
Royalists
Supporters of the king also called cavalies
Parliamentarians
Supporters of the parliament also called roundheads
Stalemate
Between 1642-44 No, sorry, could gain an advantage
New model Army
Parliament’s professional army commanded by Oliver Cornwell, led by trade officers soldiers had good pay and discipline
Reasons for parliament victory
New model Army far better trained than loyalists.
Parliament controlled London.
Charles used many foreign soldiers in his army.
Major defeat for Charles at the Battle of Nateby in 1645
