the stuarts Flashcards
(12 cards)
Who were all the Stuart Monarchs?
James I, Charles I , Charles II, James II, Mary II who reigned with her husband William III, and Anne.
What is meant by the divine right of kings?
your reign was chosen by god.
What kind of king was James I and VI?
james I was king of scotland (as James VI) and was the first stuarts king .
Name the two sides in the English Civil War.
Royalists (Cavaliers), who supported King Charles I, and the Parliamentarians (Roundheads), who supported Parliament.
Who won the English Civil War and why?
Parliament won the English Civil War because of the New Model Army.
Why was Charles I executed?
he was found guilty of treason and being a traitor
What was Charles II’s nickname and why did he have it?
he was named merry monarch because of his love for music and bringing events that Charles I banned
Why did the Great fire of London happen?
because of a oven that was on overnight.
Why did James II become king?
he was next in line after his brother Charles II
When was the Glorious Revolution?
1688-1689
Why is it known as the Glorious Revolution?
it involved a relatively bloodless overthrow of a monarch, King James II, and a peaceful transfer of power to William and Mary.
