The sorry reign of King Charles

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We are going to study pages 102-104 today.
As we get closer to the modern world, we learn more and more details!

Questions
Who was Henrietta Maria?
What religion was she? Why was this important? 
Why didn't she want to go out and meet the people of London?
What happened during the coronation?
What happened to the royal barge?
What did Charles do when he went to the coronation?
What happened to the royal ring? 
Why didn't the people yell with happiness with the crowning of a new king? 
What geologic event happened at the end of the coronation? 
Why did Charles persecute the Puritans? 
How did he raise money for the running of the government? 
Why was the parlement called "The Long Parliment?
Why did Charles go to the North? 
Who were the Cavaliers? 
Who were the Roundheads? 
How long did the Civil War last? 
Who was Oliver Cromwell? What did he do? 
What happened at Murston Moor? 
Who won the rebellion? 
What did Charles do even from prison? 
What did the Parliament want do to? 
Why was it called "The Rump Parliament?"
What did the court say about Charles? 
What sentence did the court give Charles? 
Who gave the final order? Why? 

Homework: 


Choose a side in the English Civil War. Write an article that will go into the London Times recuiting an army for your side. Tell why you believe as you do, and why you think your side is right. 








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