Year 8 EOY Revision Flashcards
(24 cards)
When did the English Civil War start?
1642
Who were the two opponents?
Parliament and the king
What was the parliamentarians called?
The roundheads
What was the royals called?
The cavaliers
What is teh long stick like weapon called?
A pike
What was one of the early guns called?
A musket
What was different about the new model army?
The importance of the people in the army was based off ability and not social status
When was Charles I kept prisoner?
1648
Where was Charles I kept prisoner?
Carisbook Castle (Isle Of Wight)
When was Charles I executed?
30th January 1649
What was Cromwell’s title?
Lord Protector
Why did some people think Cromwell was fair?
He cut out a lot of corruption from England, it became harder to bribe your way out of trouble and just if you were from a rich family didn’t mean you could escape the law.
Why did some people think Cromwell was a good soldier?
He created the New Model Army which is still used today, Cromwell’s 30,000 soldiers made England strong and England was feared and respected by France and Spain.
When did Cromwell arrive in Ireland?
1649
Why did Cromwell commit genecide in Ireland?
Most of the Irish were Catholics and supported Charles I son.
When did the population start to explode?
Between 1750 and 1900
Why did the population start to explode?
More Farmers Younger Love Midwives Jabs Doctors and Nurses Cleaner Cities Soap Clever Kids
When did Sheffield start to stink?
1850
How did overcrowding start to occur?
As a couple of factories were built, people started to go and live in those towns and cities to get a job. As more people came more houses had to be built. These houses were close together, cheap and was crammed with people.
Why did so many people die from cholera?
It was found out that cholera came from dirty contaminated water which was found at local water pumps.
When did Charles expand a tax known as ‘Ship Money without consulting MPs?
1634
What is the period of time called when Charles arguses with parliament and then sends them away for 11 years?
The 11 year tirany
When is the period of time called when Charles arguses with parliament and then sends them away for 11 years?
1626-1636
When does Charles arrest five MPs in the house of commons?
1642
