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

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

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This unit uses and builds on pupils’ knowledge of Tudor England that they developed in two units about the reign of Elizabeth I. This unit prepares pupils for the one that follows it, where their knowledge of the English Civil War, interregnum and restoration all provide a comprehensive schema for learning about the events of the Glorious Revolution.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Pupils know that England had always been ruled over by monarchs since the Anglo-Saxons.
  • Pupils know that the king had lots of power.
  • Pupils know that kings were bound to work with Parliament.
  • Pupils know that the power of kings could be challenged.

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Why this why now

This unit uses and builds on pupils’ knowledge of Tudor England that they developed in two units about the reign of Elizabeth I. This unit prepares pupils for the one that follows it, where their knowledge of the English Civil War, interregnum and restoration all provide a comprehensive schema for learning about the events of the Glorious Revolution.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Pupils know that England had always been ruled over by monarchs since the Anglo-Saxons.
  • Pupils know that the king had lots of power.
  • Pupils know that kings were bound to work with Parliament.
  • Pupils know that the power of kings could be challenged.

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

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.

6 lessons in unit

  1. 1

    The causes of the English Civil War

    I can explain how Charles I angered Parliament, which was the main cause of the English Civil War.
  2. 2

    Royalists and Parliamentarians

    I can explain who fought in the English Civil War and why.
  3. 3

    The execution of Charles I

    I can explain why Charles I was executed for treason.
  4. 4

    Oliver Cromwell: The Interregnum and Protectorate

    I can explain how Cromwell ruled over England and the changes he implemented.
  5. 5

    Charles II and the restoration of the monarchy

    I can explain what happened during the Restoration and the reign of Charles II.
  6. 6

    Popular political pamphlets in seventeenth-century England

    I can explain how historians have used pamphlets to understand seventeenth-century politics.

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