English Civil War and Glorious Revolution - AP European History
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What was the main reason for the Glorious Revolution?
What was the main reason for the Glorious Revolution?
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Fear of a Catholic monarchy. Protestant nobles opposed James II's Catholic policies and absolutism.
Fear of a Catholic monarchy. Protestant nobles opposed James II's Catholic policies and absolutism.
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Who led the Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War?
Who led the Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War?
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Oliver Cromwell. Military commander who created the disciplined New Model Army.
Oliver Cromwell. Military commander who created the disciplined New Model Army.
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What was the name given to supporters of Parliament?
What was the name given to supporters of Parliament?
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Parliamentarians or Roundheads. Called Roundheads for their short haircuts, opposed royal absolutism.
Parliamentarians or Roundheads. Called Roundheads for their short haircuts, opposed royal absolutism.
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What event led to the establishment of the Commonwealth of England?
What event led to the establishment of the Commonwealth of England?
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Execution of King Charles I. Regicide in 1649 ended monarchy and created republican government.
Execution of King Charles I. Regicide in 1649 ended monarchy and created republican government.
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What was the religious policy of Oliver Cromwell's regime?
What was the religious policy of Oliver Cromwell's regime?
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Puritanism. Promoted strict Protestant moral reforms and religious practices.
Puritanism. Promoted strict Protestant moral reforms and religious practices.
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Who were the monarchs that replaced King James II?
Who were the monarchs that replaced King James II?
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William III and Mary II. Protestant Dutch prince and James II's daughter ruled jointly.
William III and Mary II. Protestant Dutch prince and James II's daughter ruled jointly.
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Which law passed in 1679 aimed to protect individuals against unlawful imprisonment?
Which law passed in 1679 aimed to protect individuals against unlawful imprisonment?
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Habeas Corpus Act. Protected against arbitrary arrest and imprisonment without trial.
Habeas Corpus Act. Protected against arbitrary arrest and imprisonment without trial.
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What was the main religious group opposing King Charles I?
What was the main religious group opposing King Charles I?
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Puritans. Calvinist reformers opposing Anglican ceremony and Catholic practices.
Puritans. Calvinist reformers opposing Anglican ceremony and Catholic practices.
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What was the name of the secret agreement between Charles II and Louis XIV?
What was the name of the secret agreement between Charles II and Louis XIV?
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Treaty of Dover. 1670 alliance promising French support for English Catholic restoration.
Treaty of Dover. 1670 alliance promising French support for English Catholic restoration.
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Which parliamentary act ensured Protestant succession to the throne?
Which parliamentary act ensured Protestant succession to the throne?
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Act of Settlement 1701. Prevented future Catholic monarchs from ruling England.
Act of Settlement 1701. Prevented future Catholic monarchs from ruling England.
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Who became Lord Protector of England after the Civil War?
Who became Lord Protector of England after the Civil War?
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Oliver Cromwell. Ruled as military dictator from 1653 until his death in 1658.
Oliver Cromwell. Ruled as military dictator from 1653 until his death in 1658.
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What was the primary religion of King James II that led to his unpopularity?
What was the primary religion of King James II that led to his unpopularity?
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Catholicism. Protestant England feared return to Catholic rule.
Catholicism. Protestant England feared return to Catholic rule.
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Which parliamentary act ensured Protestant succession to the throne?
Which parliamentary act ensured Protestant succession to the throne?
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Act of Settlement 1701. Prevented future Catholic monarchs from ruling England.
Act of Settlement 1701. Prevented future Catholic monarchs from ruling England.
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What was the primary cause of the English Civil War?
What was the primary cause of the English Civil War?
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Conflict between monarchy and Parliament. Dispute over taxation, religion, and governmental authority.
Conflict between monarchy and Parliament. Dispute over taxation, religion, and governmental authority.
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Who was the king of England during the English Civil War?
Who was the king of England during the English Civil War?
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King Charles I. Ruled from 1625-1649, believed in divine right of kings.
King Charles I. Ruled from 1625-1649, believed in divine right of kings.
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Which political philosopher's ideas were influential during the Glorious Revolution?
Which political philosopher's ideas were influential during the Glorious Revolution?
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John Locke. Theorist of limited government and natural rights philosophy.
John Locke. Theorist of limited government and natural rights philosophy.
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Which battle marked the decisive victory for Parliament in the English Civil War?
Which battle marked the decisive victory for Parliament in the English Civil War?
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Battle of Naseby. 1645 victory that effectively ended Royalist resistance.
Battle of Naseby. 1645 victory that effectively ended Royalist resistance.
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In what year was King Charles I executed?
In what year was King Charles I executed?
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- First monarch in European history to be publicly executed.
- First monarch in European history to be publicly executed.
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What form of government was established following the execution of King Charles I?
What form of government was established following the execution of King Charles I?
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Commonwealth of England. Republican government that replaced the monarchy from 1649-1660.
Commonwealth of England. Republican government that replaced the monarchy from 1649-1660.
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Who became Lord Protector of England after the Civil War?
Who became Lord Protector of England after the Civil War?
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Oliver Cromwell. Ruled as military dictator from 1653 until his death in 1658.
Oliver Cromwell. Ruled as military dictator from 1653 until his death in 1658.
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What was the name of the period when England was ruled by Oliver Cromwell?
What was the name of the period when England was ruled by Oliver Cromwell?
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The Protectorate. Period of republican rule under Cromwell's military leadership.
The Protectorate. Period of republican rule under Cromwell's military leadership.
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Which event marked the restoration of the monarchy in England in 1660?
Which event marked the restoration of the monarchy in England in 1660?
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The Restoration. Return of monarchy after Commonwealth period ended.
The Restoration. Return of monarchy after Commonwealth period ended.
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Which king was restored to the throne in 1660?
Which king was restored to the throne in 1660?
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King Charles II. Son of executed Charles I, returned from exile in France.
King Charles II. Son of executed Charles I, returned from exile in France.
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What was the Glorious Revolution?
What was the Glorious Revolution?
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The overthrow of King James II. Bloodless coup that removed Catholic king from throne.
The overthrow of King James II. Bloodless coup that removed Catholic king from throne.
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What was the primary outcome of the English Civil War?
What was the primary outcome of the English Civil War?
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Reduction of royal power and rise of parliamentary authority. Parliament gained control over taxation, military, and succession.
Reduction of royal power and rise of parliamentary authority. Parliament gained control over taxation, military, and succession.
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What was the significance of the Glorious Revolution in terms of governance?
What was the significance of the Glorious Revolution in terms of governance?
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Established constitutional monarchy. Limited monarchy with Parliament holding supreme authority.
Established constitutional monarchy. Limited monarchy with Parliament holding supreme authority.
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What key principle did John Locke advocate that influenced the Glorious Revolution?
What key principle did John Locke advocate that influenced the Glorious Revolution?
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Government by consent and natural rights. Justified resistance to tyrannical rulers and parliamentary sovereignty.
Government by consent and natural rights. Justified resistance to tyrannical rulers and parliamentary sovereignty.
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What year did the English Civil War begin?
What year did the English Civil War begin?
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- Marked the start of armed conflict between Charles I and Parliament.
- Marked the start of armed conflict between Charles I and Parliament.
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Who was the primary political opponent of King Charles I?
Who was the primary political opponent of King Charles I?
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Parliament. Legislative body that controlled taxation and opposed royal absolutism.
Parliament. Legislative body that controlled taxation and opposed royal absolutism.
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What was the name of the army formed by Parliament during the Civil War?
What was the name of the army formed by Parliament during the Civil War?
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New Model Army. Professional military force that defeated royalist armies.
New Model Army. Professional military force that defeated royalist armies.
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