ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

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The following characteristics describe which group of people involved in the English Civil War:a) Supporters of the Parliament;b) Wore simple, practical clothes-including metal helmets and breastplates;c) Mainly Puritans;d) Middle class farmers, merchants, shopkeepers;e) Formed the New Model Army
A
Third Estate
B
Roundheads
C
Cavaliers
D
Boyars
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During the English Civil War (1662-1651), the Royalists championed the divine right of the monarch to govern England and fought against the opposing Parliamentarians. They had a deep-seated loyalty to the monarch and to the protection of King Charles I.

Detailed explanation-2: -Between 1642 and 1646 England was torn apart by a bloody civil war. On the one hand stood the supporters of King Charles I: the Royalists. On the other stood the supporters of the rights and privileges of Parliament: the Parliamentarians.

Detailed explanation-3: -"Cavalier” is chiefly associated with the Royalist supporters of King Charles I in his struggle with Parliament in the English Civil War.

Detailed explanation-4: -Charles I’s unshakeable belief in the divine right of kings to rule. Parliament’s desire to curb the powers of the king. Charles I’s need for money to fund his court and wars. More items •04-Feb-2022

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