The Fight For Democracy And The English Civil War Flashcards
(33 cards)
What was the purpose of parliament?
Parliament’s purpose was to advise the king on policy
Why is the Magna Carta signed in 1215 considered to be one of the most important landmarks in the development of democracy?
It recognize individual freedom is an acquired the king to consult an elected parliament and to rule lawfully
What is a constitutional monarchy he?
The constitutional monarchy is a monarchy in which the Monarch rules according to the Constitution and laws of the nation
Why were skilled workers able to earn enough money to afford a comfortable living?
Because many of them belong to organizations like guilds. The organizations made sure their members were protected and looked after their welfare
What was a guild?
It was a medieval association of craftsman or tradesmen which upheld standards and protected its members
What is meant by the term congregation?
The term congregation means an assembly of people who gathered for religious worship.
What was a witch?
Supposedly which is where the personification of the Devil
Why were Puritans suspicious of woman being witches
According to their beliefs woman were responsible for Original Sin and were less able to resist temptation than men.
What is the Original Sin in Christian belief?
In Christian believe state of sin humans live because Eve caused Adam to disobey God’s will
Who was the which finder general?
Matthew Hopkins
Which English monarch did James the sixth of Scotland succeed to become James the first of England?
Elizabeth the first one she died in 1603
How can the rule of the Stuarts be characterized?
They preferred to rule as absolute monarchs
James the first believed in the divine right of kings define this term
The divine right of kings was that the king was chosen by God and his word was law. It was the divine right
For how long did England have a parliament?
Since Anglo-Saxon times
What concessions was king John forced to give parliament through the Magna Carta charter?
The king must rule lawfully the king cannot introduce new taxes without consent of the Parliament and any person accused of a crime was guaranteed the right to trial by jury of his peers
Why was Parliament displeased with James the first?
Because James tried to take away their rights was a tyrant and was a big believer in divine right
James the first is recognized for what accomplishment?
The King James Bible
The Catholic Church was unhappy about this and created the Gunpowder Plot
How did Charles the first alienate many people who might otherwise have supported him?
He was unwilling to compromise with Parliament extravagance looking for money all the time rely on his father’s favorite the Duke of Buckingham for advice I can him was despised glad they came from disaster to disaster
Why was the Duke of Buckingham a poor associate for Charles?
Because he was greatly despised and let Charles into one disaster after another including wars with France and Spain
Why was Charles the first and constant need of money?
To support his extravagant lifestyle
What was Charles’ relationship with Parliament
Charles would disagree with Parliament ask for more money and would always search for ways to roll it out Parliament. He would also get rid of them and bring them back over and over
What message to Charles used to raise money without consent of Parliament?
Charles brought back in ancient sea call Chip money which people had to pay to the king to provide warships for the Navy
What purpose did the court of star chamber serve?
To convince imprison and find his enemies. People tried by this court I know right under law
Parliaments petition of right which referred to the Magna Carta describe a particular complaint against king Charles what was the complaint
That many of his subjects were in prison without any shown cause
