English Civil War

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. How long is English Civil War?Contributed to the development of constitutional monarchy and ideas of popular sovereignty
2. What is the period of conflict?1642-1651, with distinct phases of fighting and political upheaval
3. What is the constitutional question?The fundamental dispute over the locus of sovereignty: the King or Parliament
4. What was the English Civil War about?It was a fight between King Charles I and Parliament over who should decide laws and taxes. The king believed he had God’s permission to rule, while Parliament wanted to limit his power.
5. Who were the main sides in the war?The Royalists, who supported the king, and the Parliamentarians, who wanted more control. The Parliamentarians had a strong army called the New Model Army led by Oliver Cromwell.

Sovereignty: The supreme authority within a territory, the ultimate power to govern.
Republicanism: A political ideology advocating for a state without a monarch, governed by elected representatives.
Lord Protector: The title held by Oliver Cromwell as head of state during the Commonwealth.