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The English Civil War
Table of Contents
Introduction 2
The course of the English Civil War 3
Time Line for the English Civil War 5
Causes of the Revolution 6
The role of Charles I 8
Effects of the Revolution 9
Conclusion 10
Reference List 11
Introduction
I have chosen to write this research report about the English Civil War, or the English revolution as it sometimes is referred to as. I wouldn’t say that I specifically in history, but I find it very important to know about the past when building the future. I didn’t know much about the revolution before this research. Not more than that it actually excised. I don’t think it’s something you study allot in English history, but something that is important. What I think is important to find out about a Civil War or a revolution is;
What were the causes of the war?
What were the effects of the war?
3. How does the war compare to other Civil Wars or revolutions such as the French revolution?
Were there any specific people involved in starting/ending the war?
I hope to find answers to all questions and much more and I wish you pleasant reading!
The Course of the English Civil War
I have found that the English Civil War was a unique historical event, but that it shared common elements with other revolutions such as the French Revolution.
In the sixteen forties, when the Civil War took place, England was one of the main powers in Europe. It was a constitutional monarchy and Charles I had been the King since 1625. The war was the result of a quarrel between the King and the English Parliament over the question of weather the King or Parliament should have the last word in governing the country.
After his unsuccessful attempt to arrest five members of Parliament on January 4 1642, Charles left London and both sides prepared for war. Both of the
Table of Contents
Introduction 2
The course of the English Civil War 3
Time Line for the English Civil War 5
Causes of the Revolution 6
The role of Charles I 8
Effects of the Revolution 9
Conclusion 10
Reference List 11
Introduction
I have chosen to write this research report about the English Civil War, or the English revolution as it sometimes is referred to as. I wouldn’t say that I specifically in history, but I find it very important to know about the past when building the future. I didn’t know much about the revolution before this research. Not more than that it actually excised. I don’t think it’s something you study allot in English history, but something that is important. What I think is important to find out about a Civil War or a revolution is;
What were the causes of the war?
What were the effects of the war?
3. How does the war compare to other Civil Wars or revolutions such as the French revolution?
Were there any specific people involved in starting/ending the war?
I hope to find answers to all questions and much more and I wish you pleasant reading!
The Course of the English Civil War
I have found that the English Civil War was a unique historical event, but that it shared common elements with other revolutions such as the French Revolution.
In the sixteen forties, when the Civil War took place, England was one of the main powers in Europe. It was a constitutional monarchy and Charles I had been the King since 1625. The war was the result of a quarrel between the King and the English Parliament over the question of weather the King or Parliament should have the last word in governing the country.
After his unsuccessful attempt to arrest five members of Parliament on January 4 1642, Charles left London and both sides prepared for war. Both of the