The Stuart’s and the Civil War Flashcards
(10 cards)
Who was the first Stuart king of England?
James I – he became king in 1603 after Elizabeth I died without an heir.
What were the main causes of the English Civil War?
Disagreements between King Charles I and Parliament about money, religion, and power.
What was the Divine Right of Kings?
The belief that the king was chosen by God and should not be challenged.
Who were the two sides in the English Civil War?
Royalists (Cavaliers) who supported the King, and Parliamentarians (Roundheads) who supported Parliament.
Who led the Parliamentarian army during the Civil War?
Oliver Cromwell.
What was the outcome of the English Civil War?
Parliament won. King Charles I was captured, tried, and executed in 1649.
What kind of government followed the king’s execution?
A republic called the Commonwealth, led by Oliver Cromwell.
What title did Oliver Cromwell take in 1653?
Lord Protector.
Why do people have different views on Oliver Cromwell?
Some see him as a hero who defended Parliament; others see him as a dictator, especially in Ireland.
What happened in 1660 after Cromwell’s death?
The monarchy was restored, and Charles II (son of Charles I) became king.
