35. English Revolution

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English Revolution

English Revolution

English Civil War or the Puritan Revolution

-Background and Causes-First English Civil War (1642-1646)-Interregnum and Commonwealth (1649-1660)-Second English Civil War (1648)-Restoration of the Monarchy (1660)-Legacy and Impact

Series of conflicts and political upheavals that took place in England during the 17th century

Background and Causes

Anglican Church and various Protestant dissenting groups

Religious divisions

Monarchy and Parliament about different topics such as taxation, religious freedom, and the extent of royal authority

Tensions arise

First English Civil War (1642-1646)

Supporters of King Charles I (Royalists or Cavaliers) and Parliament (Parliamentarians or Roundheads)Battle of Edgehill, the Battle of Marston Moor, and the Siege of YorkParliamentarians, led by Oliver Cromwell gained the upper hand

The first encounters

King Charles I was tried, found guilty of treason, and executed in 1649Republic without a monarch was establishedOliver Cromwell emerged as the leader of the Commonwealth and ruled as Lord Protector

King was executed

Interregnum and Commonwealth (1649-1660)

Parliament continues to gain territory Parliamentarian New Model Army

Second English Civil War (1648)

Restoration of the Monarchy (1660)

1658, political instability and economic challenges

Cromwell's death

1660, the monarchy was restored, and Charles II

The restoration period

Monarchy's power was limitedGrowth of political thought and philosophy

Legacy and Impact