English+Revolution

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1. What are two other names by which the 'English Civil War' is known?

2. What was the name of the King who was executed in 1649 following the English Civil War?

3. In 2-3 sentences, outline the main characteristics of 'Puritan' beliefs in the 1640s.

4. In terms of religious faith in the 1630s and 1640s, were the majority of Scots: (a) Catholic (b) Presbyterian (c) Anglican (d) Buddhist

5. In 2-3 sentences, explained what happened during the 'Reformation'.

// 6. What year did Oliver Cromwell die? //

7. Why did many view Charles's marriage to Henrietta Maria as controversial?

8. What was the name of the document that summarised all of Parliament's grievances towards Charles' I foreign, financial and religious policies?

9. Which of the following factors caused the most deaths during the English Civil War? (a) battles (b) disease (c) starvation (d) public execution

10. In 2 or 3 sentences, explain the main criticisms of interpreting the English Civil War as a 'bourgeois revolution'?

11. How did the people of Scotland react to the introduction of the new Scottish Prayer Book by King Charles I?

// 12. Did Charles I have a split personality? //

13. In which city did Charles I raise the royal standard?

14. Was William Laud: a) Archbishop of Canterbury b) Lord Deputy of Ireland c) Duke of Buckingham

15. In what year was Charles I executed?

16. Why was Charles's marriage to Henrietta Maria troublesome?

17. In 2 or 3 sentences, explain why Charles's trial was unfair.

18. Who took power after King Charles l was executed?