The English Civil War: King vs. Parliament
Students will examine the conflict between Charles I and Parliament, the execution of the king, and the rise of Oliver Cromwell.
Key Questions
- Differentiate whether the English Civil War was primarily a struggle for religious freedom or political power.
- Explain why the English populace eventually chose to restore the monarchy after Cromwell's rule.
- Analyze the profound impact of the execution of a reigning monarch on European political thought and governance.
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