The English Civil War
The Stuart Monarchy
Causes of the War James VI of Scotland becomes James I of England in 1603 He agreed to uphold the Protestant religion He wrote the King James version of the Bible - Authorized Version Firm believer in Divine Right of Kings
James I [r ] James I’s speech to the House of Commons: I am surprised that my ancestors should ever be permitted such an institution to come into existence. I am a stranger, and found it here when I arrived, so that I am obliged to put up with what I cannot get rid of!
King James Bible, 1611
Charles I Signed Petition of Rights led to problems A) no taxes w/o consent of Parliament B) no martial law C) no quartering of troops D) no imprisonment w/o specific charge
The Petition of Rights, 1628 “The Stuart Magna Carta”
Charles I [r ]
Dissolution of Parliament Charles didn’t summon Parl. - he thought the could rule by himself Reinstated Star Chamber Appointed Archbishop Laud to enforce changes with the church - Common Prayer Book Enforced ship money Married RC French princess - Henrietta Maria Fought with Scots (KIRK - Church)
Ship Money Assessments, 1636 [per square mile]
Archbishop William Laud
Long Parliament Charles needed money so he had to recall Parl. - this upset many people. Charles went to Parl. To arrest 5 MP’s - (Black Rod) “I see the bird’s have flown”
Civil War ( ) Royalists (Cavaliers) Parliamentarians (Roundheads) a House of Lords a N & W England a Aristocracy a Large landowners a Church officials a More rural, less prosperous †House of Commons †S & E England †Puritans †Merchants †Townspeople †More urban, more prosperous
Cavaliers Supporters of the King
Roundheads Supported Parliament. Name comes from the shape of the haircut. Mainly Puritans
Oliver Cromwell Puritan leader of New Model Army. Signed the King’s death warrant Became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth - (Republic) Invited to become King - refused. Bad reputation in Ireland - hated to this day. Followed by Richard Cromwell - weak
New Model Army Soldier’s Catechism
Battle of Naseby Decisive battle of the war Parliament’s first victory
Rump Parliament This was the name given to the members of Parliament who were left after the Scottish Presbyterians were kicked out b/c they wanted to do a deal with the king. The Rump were responsible for signing the king’s death warrant
Execution of Charles I 1649
3 Faces of Charles
Oliver Cromwell [ ] The “Interregnum” Period [ ] †The Commonwealth ( ) †The Protectorate ( )