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1st Civil War
King Charles I declares war against his own people at Nottingham. -
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
New public book, instead of the Book of Common Prayers. -
Battle of Marston Moor
It was the first major Royalist defeat. -
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
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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