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The War Begins
Tensions had been building between Parliament and King Charles I for quite some time. The Bishop Wars with Scotland because of their refusal to uphold his commands, his stubborness, and his belief in The Divine Right of Kings were the causes. Parliament passed the Grand Remonstrance, outlining their grievences. At last, Charles I raised his standard at Nottingham, and the two factions went to war. -
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English Civil War
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Battle of Edgehill
One of the major battles of the English Civil War. The results were inconclusive. -
Battle of Adwalton Moor
Royalists defeat the Roundheads in a major victory. It forces the Parliamentary army to retreat. -
Solemn League and Covenant
This document allows the Scots to aid the British Parliamentaries in the war effort. -
Treaty of Uxbridge
Attempt by Parliament to end the English Civil War. It is rejected by Charles I. -
Battle of Naesby.
Cromwell defeats a large force under the command of Charles I. It is the last major battle of the war, and results in a Roundhead victory. Charles I flees when he sees that he has lost the battle. -
Battle of Stow-on-the-Wold
This is the last pitched battle of the English Civil War, and results in a Royalist defeat. -
Charles I surrenders to Scottish forces
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Parliament takes control of London
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Pride's Purge
The Rump Parliament is formed after the supporters of Charles I are removed from Parliament and tried as criminals. -
Trial of Charles I
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Charles I is beheaded
Charles I finally is executed by Parliamentary forces.
