Flashcards on English Revolution

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What was the cause of the English Revolution?

The English Revolution (also known as the Puritan Revolution or the Great Rebellion) was caused due to the power struggle between the monarchy and the parliament.

When did the English Revolution take place?

The English Revolution took place between 1642 and 1688.

Who were the key players in the English Revolution?

The key players of the English Revolution were Oliver Cromwell, Charles I, and James II.

What was the outcome of the English Revolution?

The outcome of the English Revolution was the establishment of parliamentary democracy in England.

Who was the leader of the Roundheads during the English Revolution?

Oliver Cromwell was the leader of the Roundheads during the English Revolution.

What was the significance of the English Revolution?

The English Revolution was significant because it ended the absolute rule of monarchy in England and paved the way for modern democracy.

What was the New Model Army and who led it?

The New Model Army was a professional army formed by the parliament during the English Revolution. It was led by Oliver Cromwell.

What were the main events of the English Revolution?

The English Revolution had three main events: the Civil War, the Interregnum (the period between the execution of Charles I and the Restoration of Charles II), and the Glorious Revolution.

What was the Bill of Rights and why was it significant?

The Bill of Rights was a document that guaranteed certain rights to English citizens and limited the power of the monarchy. It was significant because it laid the foundation for constitutional monarchy in England.

What was the significance of the Glorious Revolution?

The Glorious Revolution was significant because it established the supremacy of parliament over the monarchy and ensured religious toleration in England.

What sparked the Glorious Revolution?

The Glorious Revolution was sparked by the birth of a Catholic heir to the English throne, which led to fears of a Catholic tyranny.

What was the significance of the English Bill of Rights?

The English Bill of Rights was significant because it established the rights of English citizens and limited the power of the monarchy, laying the foundation for modern constitutional monarchies.

What was the Levellers movement during the English Revolution?

The Levellers were a political movement during the English Revolution that advocated for popular sovereignty, religious toleration, and social equality.

What was the Divine Right of Kings and how did it relate to the English Revolution?

The Divine Right of Kings was the belief that monarchs were appointed by God and thus had absolute authority. The English Revolution challenged this belief and established the supremacy of parliament over the monarchy.

What was the Rump Parliament and why was it significant?

The Rump Parliament was the English Parliament that sat after the trial and execution of Charles I. It was significant because it abolished the monarchy and the House of Lords and established the Commonwealth of England.

What was the cause of the English Revolution?

The English Revolution (also known as the Puritan Revolution or the Great Rebellion) was caused due to the power struggle between the monarchy and the parliament.

When did the English Revolution take place?

The English Revolution took place between 1642 and 1688.

Who were the key players in the English Revolution?

The key players of the English Revolution were Oliver Cromwell, Charles I, and James II.

What was the outcome of the English Revolution?

The outcome of the English Revolution was the establishment of parliamentary democracy in England.

Who was the leader of the Roundheads during the English Revolution?

Oliver Cromwell was the leader of the Roundheads during the English Revolution.

What was the significance of the English Revolution?

The English Revolution was significant because it ended the absolute rule of monarchy in England and paved the way for modern democracy.

What was the New Model Army and who led it?

The New Model Army was a professional army formed by the parliament during the English Revolution. It was led by Oliver Cromwell.

What were the main events of the English Revolution?

The English Revolution had three main events: the Civil War, the Interregnum (the period between the execution of Charles I and the Restoration of Charles II), and the Glorious Revolution.

What was the Bill of Rights and why was it significant?

The Bill of Rights was a document that guaranteed certain rights to English citizens and limited the power of the monarchy. It was significant because it laid the foundation for constitutional monarchy in England.

What was the significance of the Glorious Revolution?

The Glorious Revolution was significant because it established the supremacy of parliament over the monarchy and ensured religious toleration in England.

What sparked the Glorious Revolution?

The Glorious Revolution was sparked by the birth of a Catholic heir to the English throne, which led to fears of a Catholic tyranny.

What was the significance of the English Bill of Rights?

The English Bill of Rights was significant because it established the rights of English citizens and limited the power of the monarchy, laying the foundation for modern constitutional monarchies.

What was the Levellers movement during the English Revolution?

The Levellers were a political movement during the English Revolution that advocated for popular sovereignty, religious toleration, and social equality.

What was the Divine Right of Kings and how did it relate to the English Revolution?

The Divine Right of Kings was the belief that monarchs were appointed by God and thus had absolute authority. The English Revolution challenged this belief and established the supremacy of parliament over the monarchy.

What was the Rump Parliament and why was it significant?

The Rump Parliament was the English Parliament that sat after the trial and execution of Charles I. It was significant because it abolished the monarchy and the House of Lords and established the Commonwealth of England.

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