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English Civil War

English Civil War. Do now. “A prince is bound by no law of his predecessor, and much less by his own laws…he may repeal, modify, or replace a law made by himself and without the consent of his subjects” -Jean Bodin In what ways does this quote relate to Charles I?. Oliver Cromwell.

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English Civil War

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  1. English Civil War

  2. Do now • “A prince is bound by no law of his predecessor, and much less by his own laws…he may repeal, modify, or replace a law made by himself and without the consent of his subjects” -Jean Bodin • In what ways does this quote relate to Charles I?

  3. Oliver Cromwell • Puritan leader in charge of Parliament’s troops. • Created the New Model Army • Responsible for the defeat of Charles’ army. • Charles flees to Scotland and rallied troops there to fight Cromwell. • Cromwell crushes Charles for the second time. Charles is taken prisoner.

  4. Cromwell takes control • Est. the Rump Parliament and forces the king’s supporters out. • Abolished the monarchy and the House of Lords. • Proclaimed England a commonwealth. • Oliver Cromwell becomes Lord Protector of England.

  5. So, what happens to Charles? • “Whereas Charles Stuart, King of England, is and standethconvicted, attained, and condemned of high treason and other high crimes;and sentence upon Saturday last was pronounced against him by this by this Court to be put to death by the severing of his head from his body; Of which sentence execution yet remain to be done; These are therefore to will and require you to see the said sentence executed In the open street before Whitehall upon the morrow being the 13th day of this month of January between the hours of 10 in the morning and 5 in the afternoon of the same day with full effect.”

  6. “Execution of Charles I”

  7. Cromwell’s Commonwealth • Acted as a military dictator. • Aimed to bring start a representative form of government to England. • The Instrument of Government was the 1stconstitution of Europe and ruled that landowners would elect people to represent them. • Was very unpopular. • Did not get along well with Parliament and dissolved it. • After Cromwell’s death in 1658, his son failed to maintain power and England restored the monarchy.

  8. Exit Slip • Imagine you are part of the royal family in another European country. How would you feel upon hearing about the execution of Charles I?

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