What were the causes of the English Civil War and the characteristics of the Cavaliers and Royalists?
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The question is asking for an overview of the English Civil War, including its causes and the characteristics of the Cavaliers and Royalists.
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Caused by power struggle between Parliament and Charles I. Cavaliers had long hair, stylish clothes, and steel breastplates.
The English Civil War was caused by tension between Parliament and King Charles I over power and governance. Cavaliers, or Royalists, were characterized by long hair, stylish clothes, steel breastplates, and weapons like pistols and swords.
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The English Civil War was caused by tension between Parliament and King Charles I over power and governance. Cavaliers, or Royalists, were characterized by long hair, stylish clothes, steel breastplates, and weapons like pistols and swords.
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The English Civil War stemmed from political and religious conflicts, primarily over whether the monarch could rule without Parliament's consent. Cavaliers were loyal to the king and were often men of fashion and chivalry.
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A common mistake is oversimplifying the causes by ignoring the deep political and religious issues.
Sources
- The Causes of the Civil War - cromwellmuseum.org
- English Civil Wars | Causes, Summary, Facts, Battles, & Significance - Britannica - britannica.com
- English Civil War - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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