if something is divine it is connected to God

Parliament is made up of politicians who vote on laws and taxes

a remonstrance is a very critical protest

pamphlets are small booklets offering information or arguments about a specific topic

Papist was an insulting word used to refer to Catholics

The causes of the English Civil War

History

Pupils will build upon their understanding of the divisions entrenched by the English Civil War. This will help contextualise their study of parliamentary relations during the Glorious Revolution (Y8).

Pupils will have a good understanding of popular protest, rebellions and civil wars as informed by the Y7 curriculum.

The English Civil War: what can pamphlets tell us about 17th century politics? 

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Who was the English monarch when the English Civil War broke out?

insulting word used to refer to Catholics

Match the key words with their correct definitions.

According to the Divine Right of Kings, a monarch was appointed by _______ and didn't have to answer to their subjects.

Charles I to start another period of Personal Rule.

What did Parliament ask for in the Grand Remonstrance in 1641?

Charles I married a Catholic queen, Henrietta Maria.

Charles I ruled without Parliament for 11 years.

Charles increased taxes such as Ship Money.

Charles' Church reforms re-introduced some Catholic practices.

Identify an example of a political issue that Parliament had with Charles I.

Charles would not remove unpopular advisors, such as the Earl of Strafford.

Charles stormed into Parliament to arrest five MPs in 1642.

Charles reintroduced some Catholic practices into worship.

Identify an example of a religious issue Parliament had with Charles I.

True or false? England has only had a monarchy since the Norman Conquest.

Which of the following words best describes a challenge to the power of a monarch by their own subjects?

What is the name of the group of politicians who supported English monarchs in making laws and taxes?

Write the missing word. During the Reformation, England went from being a __________ country to being a Protestant country.

Which group would be represented at the top of a social pyramid of feudal society? The top of the social pyramid is represented by row 1 in the image.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The causes of the English Civil War

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.