The English Civil War Table of Contents Introduction 2 The course of the English Civil War 3 Time Line for the English Civil War 5 Causes of the Revolution 6 The role of Charles I 8 Effects of the Revolution 9 Conclusion 10 Reference List 11 Introduction I have chosen to write this research report about the English Civil War‚ or the English revolution as it sometimes is referred to as
Premium English Civil War Oliver Cromwell Charles I of England
The modern UK Parliament can trace its origins all the way back to two features of Anglo-Saxon government from the 8th to 11th centuries. These are the Witan and the moot. The Witan The Witan was the occasion when the King would call together his leading advisors and nobles to discuss matters affecting the country. It existed only when the King chose and was made up of those individuals whom he particularly summoned. The Witan’s main duty was to advise the King‚ but its assent was not necessary
Premium English Civil War Charles I of England Parliament of the United Kingdom
the battle were victorious. Turnham Green was the second field of battle and this city remain as a remainder of the war. In 1963 at Adwalton Moor‚ the King gained control of Yorkshire after the winning. At Marstonmn Moor‚ the Parliament with Oliver Cromwell won the north of England and York ‚ with the help from the
Premium Charles I of England English Civil War Oliver Cromwell
Timeline: 13th June 1625 King Charles Marries May 1626 Parliament Dismissed 13th March Parliament Recalled 22nd August 1628 Buckingham Assassinated March 1629 MPs Arrested 1632 Thomas Wentworth 18 June 1633 King of Scotland 1640 Oliver Cromwell Nov 1640 Long Parliament 20 May 1641 Wentworth Beheaded 1641 Revolt in Ireland 22 Oct 1641 catholic rebellion in ireland 4 Jan 1642 Charles Arrests five MPs Jan 1642 Preparations for War March 1642 Militia Ordinance 22 Aug 1642 Civil
Premium Charles I of England English Civil War Oliver Cromwell
Led by who? The royalist were the ultimate winners of the civil war and they were led by Oliver Cromwell. 10. What happened to the king after his defeat? After his defeat‚ Charles I was taken as a prisoner‚ convicted of treason‚ and beheaded on January 30‚ 1649. 11. What was the new government called? Led by who? The new government was called the English Commonwealth and lead by Oliver Cromwell. 12. What were some of his actions during his reign? Some of his actions were dissolving parliament
Premium England Isaac Newton Charles II of England
treason and executed in 1649‚ putting England into the hands of Oliver Cromwell‚ the leader of the Puritans. Cromwell was extremely unpopular and died in 1658‚ which‚ not so coincidentally‚ was the year that Topsell published his book about fantastic beasts (Sax 2013). The lore of the unicorn was incorporated in many Catholic traditions. Therefore‚ during the war‚ the unicorn was a representation of the Catholic side. Once Cromwell died‚ and Topsell ended the unicorn’s silence‚ the Catholic people were
Premium England Charles I of England Oliver Cromwell
Scottish invaded England‚ but Parliament refused to allow Charles to raise an army‚ because they feared he would abuse his powers and assail English citizens who opposed him. Charles I was eventually defeated and executed by Oliver Cromwell. Following the inadequacy of Cromwell‚ Charles II rose to power and was keyed the "merry monarch" for his easy-going nature. He imposed the Cabal system‚ a group of five individuals who handled the political issues of England; the term Cabal stems from the initials
Free Charles I of England Charles II of England William III of England
Britannica on Puritan Revolution: Puritanism under the Stuarts (1603-49) Events under James I. Puritan hopes were raised when James VI of Scotland succeeded Elizabeth as James I of England in 1603. James was known to be Calvinist in theology‚ and he had once signed the Negative Confession of 1581 favouring the Puritan position. In 1603 the Millenary Petition (with a claimed thousand signatures) presented Puritan grievances to the King‚ and in 1604 the Hampton Court Conference was held
Premium Charles II of England Charles I of England Oliver Cromwell
and Commander in Chief of Royalist Prince Rupert Born - 17th December 1619 in Prague‚ Bohemia. Died - 29th November 1682 in London‚ England. Army - Royalist Role - Commander in Chief‚ Duke of Cumberland and Earl of Holderness. Oliver Cromwell Born - 25th April 1599 in Huntingdon‚ England. Died - 3rd September 1658 in Whitehall‚ London. Army - Parliamentarian (Roundhead). Role - General of Horse‚ New Model Army. Thomas Fairfax Born - 17th January 1612 in Denton‚ Yorkshire
Premium Charles I of England English Civil War Oliver Cromwell
battle because they outnumbered the Royalists by 19‚000 to 9‚000. Parliamentarians walked all the way around the royalists to attack the other half of the land. This took the royalists by surprise and they were not completely prepared. Oliver Cromwell devised a plan to outsmart the royalists. He placed the New Model Army on a slant hill so the Royalists failed because if they came up it would be suicidal. He
Premium Charles I of England Charles II of England Oliver Cromwell