English Revolution of the 17th Century

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What was the English Revolution of the 17th century also known as?

It is also known as the English Civil War.

When did the English Civil War take place?

The English Civil War took place from 1642 to 1651.

Who were the main opposing sides in the English Civil War?

The main opposing sides were the Royalists (Cavaliers) who supported King Charles I and the Parliamentarians (Roundheads) who opposed him.

What was one of the key causes of the English Civil War?

One key cause was the conflict between King Charles I's authority and the powers of Parliament.

Who was the leader of the Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War?

Oliver Cromwell was the leader of the Parliamentarian forces.

What significant event occurred in 1649 related to King Charles I?

King Charles I was executed by beheading in 1649.

What type of government was established after the execution of King Charles I?

A republican form of government called the Commonwealth was established.

When did the monarchy get restored in England after the English Civil War?

The monarchy was restored in 1660 with the return of King Charles II.

What was the period of Oliver Cromwell’s rule known as?

Oliver Cromwell’s rule was known as the Protectorate.

How did the English Civil War affect the power of the monarchy?

It significantly reduced the power of the monarchy and increased the power of Parliament.

What is the significance of the Glorious Revolution which happened later in the century?

The Glorious Revolution permanently established constitutional monarchy in England, enhancing parliamentary power.

Why is the English Civil War considered a political revolution?

It transformed how England was governed by shifting power from monarchy to Parliament.

What was the main religion of the Parliamentarians during the English Civil War?

The Parliamentarians were primarily Puritans.

How did the English Civil War contribute to changes in society?

It led to political, religious, and social changes, influencing ideas on governance and individual rights.

What document, passed after the English Civil War, limited the powers of the monarchy?

The Bill of Rights 1689 was a key document that limited the powers of the monarchy.




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1. What was the English Revolution of the 17th century also known as?

The War of the Roses

The English Civil War

The Glorious Revolution

The Industrial Revolution

2. When did the English Civil War take place?

1642 to 1651

1688 to 1689

1660 to 1670

1603 to 1625

3. Who were the main opposing sides in the English Civil War?

The Jacobites and the Whigs

The Yorkists and the Lancastrians

The Royalists (Cavaliers) and the Parliamentarians (Roundheads)

The Protestants and the Catholics

4. What was one of the key causes of the English Civil War?

Economic downturn

Conflict between King Charles I's authority and the powers of Parliament

Disputes over colonial territories

Drought and famine

5. Who was the leader of the Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War?

King Charles I

Oliver Cromwell

James II

William III

6. What significant event occurred in 1649 related to King Charles I?

King Charles I was executed by beheading.

He abdicated the throne.

He was exiled to France.

He passed the Magna Carta.

7. What type of government was established after the execution of King Charles I?

An absolute monarchy

A theocratic rule

A republican form of government called the Commonwealth

A military dictatorship

8. When did the monarchy get restored in England after the English Civil War?

1660 with the return of King Charles II

1707 under Queen Anne

1640 under King Charles I

1689 with William and Mary

9. What was the period of Oliver Cromwell’s rule known as?

The Interregnum

The Protectorate

The Restoration

The Glorious Revolution

10. How did the English Civil War affect the power of the monarchy?

It increased the monarchy's power over Parliament.

It led to the monarchy being entirely abolished permanently.

It had little to no effect on the monarchy's power.

It significantly reduced the power of the monarchy and increased the power of Parliament.

11. What is the significance of the Glorious Revolution which happened later in the century?

It marked the end of the English Civil War.

It re-established the power of the monarchy.

It permanently established constitutional monarchy in England, enhancing parliamentary power.

It was the first successful revolt against external invasion.

12. Why is the English Civil War considered a political revolution?

It transformed how England was governed by shifting power from monarchy to Parliament.

It was the first war fought with modern artillery.

It resulted in England becoming a democracy.

It had no significant impact on political structure.

13. What was the main religion of the Parliamentarians during the English Civil War?

Catholicism

Anglicanism

Methodism

Puritanism

14. How did the English Civil War contribute to changes in society?

It led to increased power for the monarchy.

It caused significant economic prosperity mainly for the monarchy's supporters.

It led to political, religious, and social changes, influencing ideas on governance and individual rights.

It preserved the status quo without making significant changes.

15. What document, passed after the English Civil War, limited the powers of the monarchy?

The Bill of Rights 1689

The Magna Carta

The Treaty of Versailles

The Act of Settlement 1701