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The English Civil War p.2

The English Civil War p.2. Thursday Sept 19 th. Review. What is a civil war? A war that is fought “nicely” An oxymoron A war between people in the same country A war between different countries over a civil issue. Review. What is a civil war? A war that is fought “nicely” An oxymoron

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The English Civil War p.2

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  1. The English Civil War p.2 Thursday Sept 19th

  2. Review What is a civil war? • A war that is fought “nicely” • An oxymoron • A war between people in the same country • A war between different countries over a civil issue

  3. Review What is a civil war? • A war that is fought “nicely” • An oxymoron • A war between people in the same country • A war between different countries over a civil issue

  4. Review What was the Rump Parliament? a. b. c. d.

  5. Ending the Civil War • The Civil War ended in 1649 • When Charles’ armies were defeated (by whom?) Charles fled to Scotland • He was taken as a prisoner, brought back to England, and tried for TREASON!

  6. The Trial of the King • Revolutionary! • Treason: the act of trying to overthrow the king • So Charles was on trial for trying to overthrow himself! • The penalty was DEATH

  7. The Trial of the King • Charles wanted to die with dignity – he wore his finest clothes and ate a full breakfast • On the day of his execution, Charles gave a short speech and then was beheaded • Pictures: p. 37 and p.38

  8. The Triumph of Parliament • Technically, according to English law and ancient right, Charles’ son would be King • The Rump Parliament voted to abolish the monarchy and the House of Lords (which is what established the “Commonwealth” we have today!) • By this time, the Rump Parliament was about 60 people • Eventually Cromwell lost patience with the Rump Parliament (which he thought couldn’t govern properly) • When the parliament refused to hold an election, Cromwell marched in and drove out the member!

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