English Civil War - The very short version
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The English Civil WarThe English Civil War
Cavaliers vs Roundheads
Organization of English Govt.
House of
Commons
Relationship between monarchs and Parliament
Parliament’s Job: approve new taxes, pass laws proposed by the king / queen and advise the monarch
Monarch had more power than Parliament. Named officials, judges, summoned parliament, dismissed parliament, conducted foreign policy, ran the Church of England
Parliament
House of Lords – Nobles who served in Parliament for life. Not elected.
House of Commons – Wealthy landowners. Elected. (represented the common people)
England's Political / Economic Problems
English Monarchs like James I and Charles I had to deal with– Problems with Puritans who did not want to be
part of England’s Church– Debts accrued from wars with Spain
English Civil War
English Civil War 1642-1649 – England tries to impose Anglican Church on
Scotland. Scottish rebel. – Charles calls Parliament for money. – They only agree to help if Charles gives them things
such as: Eliminating Noble Courts (courts with no jury).
– King and Parliament at odds. – King leads troops to arrest members of Parliament.
Parliament raises troops against the king.
Those rotten Scottish will pray at my
church or else!
Those rotten Scottish will pray at my
church or else!
Come and get us!!
Run Away!!!
This isn’t going to be as easy as
I thought.
Maybe we should try
that
Can you float me some cash??
Charles, you are an idiot!
We’ll take care of this!
No Way!! It’s MY Army!!
Knock it off, you sound like a baby Tyrant
I’m bringing my army to arrest you
Oh Yeah? Well, we’ll just get our
OWN Army!
THIS MEANS WAR!!
THIS MEANS WAR!!
Oliver Cromwell
Chief “Roundhead” Puritan Leads Roundhead
Army against Charles Wins Becomes “Lord
Protector”
Charles I
Charles I
Life With Cromwell
Strong ruler – though not well liked– Puritanical rule – bans books, papers,
swearing, working on Sunday etc
When he dies, English want a king back– Ask Charles II (son of the beheaded one) to
come back to England and rule
Parliament’s Development
Whigs – Support Parliament. Fiercely anti Catholic
Torries – Supported king and Anglican Church
Changes in English Government
Habeus Corpus – can not be arrested for nothing. Must be given trial
English Bill of Rights– Ruler subject to law– Commoners have rights– Ruler can not impose taxes without Parliament– Free speech to Parliament– No unusual punishment, unusual bail
Power of Parliament
Parliament gains power over years Ruler must have a Cabinet of ministers from
among parliament leaders Parliament elects a Prime Minister
– Position intended to be chief aide to the king– Gains power over time to become the “president” of
Britain. Leader of government.– King / Queen will eventually become a more
ceremonial role