Radicalism and Regicide, 1646–49 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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Which date did historian Barry Coward identify as marking an English Revolution?
Which date did historian Barry Coward identify as marking an English Revolution?
30 January 1649
How was treason traditionally defined before Charles I's trial?
How was treason traditionally defined before Charles I's trial?
Action against the King
Who wrote 'Tenure of Kings and Magistrates' in 1649?
Who wrote 'Tenure of Kings and Magistrates' in 1649?
John Milton
What did divine right monarchy claim?
What did divine right monarchy claim?
Monarchical authority derived from God
How did Charles I's trial differ from medieval depositions?
How did Charles I's trial differ from medieval depositions?
It was public and open
Who actually carried out the execution of Charles I?
Who actually carried out the execution of Charles I?
An armed minority against majority wishes
Why was Charles I considered untrustworthy by parliamentary leaders?
Why was Charles I considered untrustworthy by parliamentary leaders?
He had repeatedly betrayed negotiators
What did the Second Civil War in 1648 convince army leaders?
What did the Second Civil War in 1648 convince army leaders?
Charles could never be trusted
What was Pride's Purge in December 1648?
What was Pride's Purge in December 1648?
Army purged Parliament of compromise MPs
What were the Newcastle Propositions?
What were the Newcastle Propositions?
1646 settlement terms offered to Charles