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

Royalists and Parliamentarians

The execution of Charles I

Oliver Cromwell: The Interregnum and Protectorate

Charles II and the restoration of the monarchy

Popular political pamphlets in seventeenth-century England

In this unit, pupils considered how varying views about the appropriate powers of Parliament and the monarchy had developed in England by the mid-17th century. In 'The Glorious Revolution: how do historians' views of it differ?', pupils will analyse continued divisions in English politics and explain how a more permanent shift in power from the monarch to Parliament was able to occur.

In 'The Norman Conquest: how do we know about the impact of the Conquest on England?', students considered how primary sources constitute a fundamental part of historical enquiry. In this unit, pupils will interrogate sources further, considering how content and provenance may impact the utility of a source.

In this unit, pupils briefly learn about the causes and conduct of the English Civil War. They then learn about Oliver Cromwell's rule and the restoration of the monarchy. Pupils finish the unit by examining how these events were represented in popular political pamphlets of the day.

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.

The causes of the English Civil War

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