the stuarts Flashcards
(15 cards)
Who was the first Stuart monarch of England?
James I
True or False: Charles I was executed in 1649.
True
Fill in the blank: The English Civil War was fought between the Royalists and the _____ Parliamentarians.
Roundheads
What was the name of the period when Charles II ruled England?
The Restoration
Which event marked the end of the Stuart monarchy in England?
The Glorious Revolution
Who succeeded James II after the Glorious Revolution?
William and Mary
What was the primary cause of the English Civil War?
Conflict between monarchy and Parliament over power and governance.
Multiple Choice: Which document established the constitutional monarchy in England? A) Magna Carta B) Bill of Rights C) Petition of Right
B) Bill of Rights
True or False: Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector of England after the Civil War.
True
What was the main religion of the Stuart monarchs?
Anglicanism
Fill in the blank: The Act of _____ granted religious freedom to Nonconformists.
Toleration
What significant change did the Glorious Revolution bring to the monarchy?
It established parliamentary sovereignty over the monarchy.
Who led the Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War?
Oliver Cromwell
Multiple Choice: Which Stuart monarch was known for his belief in the divine right of kings? A) Charles I B) James II C) Charles II
A) Charles I
What was the outcome of the English Civil War?
The defeat of King Charles I and the establishment of a Commonwealth.
