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What was the nickname for the supporters of Charles during the Civil War?
Why were the Parliamentarians called 'Roundheads'?
Which battle was a decisive victory for Parliament, resulting in a significant loss for the Royalists?
Who became the commander-in-chief of the professional army formed by Parliament during the Civil War?
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Why did Charles flee to Scotland?
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What was the outcome of the invasion and uprisings in May 1648?
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Why was Charles I put on trial for treason?
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Who was the chief judge during Charles I's trial?
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What did Charles' refusal to enter a plea during his trial suggest?
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What crime is associated with the killing of a king?
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Where was Charles I executed?
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What happened to Charles' body after his execution?
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What title did Oliver Cromwell assume after leading England from 1653?
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Who succeeded Oliver Cromwell after his rule?
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How many commissioners signed Charles' death warrant after his trial?
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What happened to the commissioners who signed Charles' death warrant after Charles II was crowned?
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Study Notes
English Civil War
- Supporters of Charles I were nicknamed "Cavaliers" during the Civil War.
Parliamentarians
- They were called "Roundheads" because of their short, closely cropped hair.
Battle of Marston Moor
- A decisive victory for Parliament, resulting in a significant loss for the Royalists.
Parliament's Army
- Oliver Cromwell became the commander-in-chief of the professional army formed by Parliament during the Civil War.
Charles I's Flight
- Charles I fled to Scotland after he lost the Battle of Naseby in 1645, seeking refuge with the Scottish Presbyterian army.
Second English Civil War
- The invasion and uprisings in May 1648 ended in defeat for the Royalists and Scots.
Trial of Charles I
- Charles I was put on trial for treason in 1649 due to his alleged crimes against the English people.
Charles I's Trial
- John Bradshaw was the chief judge during Charles I's trial.
- Charles I's refusal to enter a plea during his trial suggested that he did not recognize the authority of the court.
Regicide
- The killing of a king is considered a form of regicide.
Execution of Charles I
- Charles I was executed by beheading on January 30, 1649, outside the Banqueting House in Whitehall, London.
Aftermath of Execution
- After his execution, Charles I's body was taken to Windsor Castle, where it was buried in the Henry VIII vault.
Interregnum
- Oliver Cromwell assumed the title of Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland after leading England from 1653.
Succession of Oliver Cromwell
- Richard Cromwell succeeded his father Oliver Cromwell after his rule.
Signing of Charles' Death Warrant
- 59 commissioners signed Charles I's death warrant after his trial.
Fate of the Commissioners
- After Charles II was crowned, the commissioners who signed Charles I's death warrant were punished, and some were executed.
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Test your knowledge on the key events and factions involved in the English Civil War, including the Parliamentarians and Royalists. Explore the significant battles, leaders, and historical context of this pivotal conflict.
