English Civil War Of 1862 Flashcards

(26 cards)

1
Q

What year did the English Civil War begin?

A

1642

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True or False: The English Civil War was primarily a conflict between the monarchy and Parliament.

A

True

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Who was the king of England at the start of the Civil War?

A

King Charles I

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4
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What were the two main opposing sides in the English Civil War?

A

The Royalists (Cavaliers) and the Parliamentarians (Roundheads)

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5
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Fill in the blank: The Parliamentarians were also known as __________.

A

Roundheads

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6
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Fill in the blank: The Royalists were also known as __________.

A

Cavaliers

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7
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What was the primary cause of the English Civil War?

A

Disputes over how England should be governed and issues of authority between the monarchy and Parliament.

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8
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Which battle in 1642 marked the first major conflict of the English Civil War?

A

The Battle of Edgehill

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True or False: The English Civil War ended in 1649.

A

False

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10
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What significant event occurred in 1649 as a result of the Civil War?

A

The execution of King Charles I

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11
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Who was the leader of the New Model Army?

A

Oliver Cromwell

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12
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644?

A

A decisive victory for the Parliamentarians.

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13
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True or False: The English Civil War resulted in the temporary abolition of the monarchy.

A

True

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14
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What was the name of the document that asserted the rights of Parliament over the monarchy?

A

The Petition of Right

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Fill in the blank: The __________ was the governing body established after the execution of Charles I.

A

Commonwealth of England

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16
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Which event is considered the turning point of the Civil War in favor of the Parliamentarians?

A

The Battle of Naseby

17
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What was the role of the Levellers during the English Civil War?

A

They were a political movement advocating for popular sovereignty and equality.

18
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What was the significance of the New Model Army?

A

It was a disciplined and effective fighting force created by the Parliamentarians.

19
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True or False: The English Civil War concluded with the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660.

20
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What document did Charles I refuse to accept that led to the outbreak of the Civil War?

A

The Grand Remonstrance

21
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What year did the Rump Parliament abolish the monarchy?

22
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a series of conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians and Royalists.

A

English Civil War

23
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What was one of the main grievances of the Parliamentarians against King Charles I?

A

His attempts to rule without Parliament.

24
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Who succeeded Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector?

A

Richard Cromwell

25
What was the result of the English Civil War for the monarchy?
The monarchy was temporarily abolished and later restored.
26
Who were the key supporters of King Charles I during the Civil War?
The Royalists