English civil wars

Civil Wars (1642-1651)

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    1st Civil War

    King Charles I declares war against his own people at Nottingham.
  • Battle of Edgehill

    Battle of Edgehill

    The battle opposed the Roundhead led by Cromwell to the Cavaliers, supporters of the king.

  • Scottish intervention

    They sent 21,000 men to fight for the Parliament.
  • Directory of Public Worship

    Directory of Public Worship

    New public book, instead of the Book of Common Prayers.
  • Battle of Marston Moor

    Battle of Marston Moor

    It was the first major Royalist defeat.
  • Putney Debates

    Putney Debates

    Parliament is divided and a new army is created, called the Levelers. They disciplined the army by force. Principal agreement of the people which is a participation of decentralised democracy.
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    2nd Civil War

  • Creation of a Republic

    Creation of CommonWealth and shift of power to local Parliament.

  • Execution of the King

    First regicide.
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    3rd Civil War