WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The name given to the supporters of the Parliament of England during the English Civil War. Also known as Parliamentarians, they fought against Charles I of England and his supporters, the Cavaliers or Royalists, who claimed rule by absolute monarchy and the divine right of kings.

Detailed explanation-2: -The followers of the king were known as Cavaliers, meaning gallant gentlemen. His opponents were known as Roundheads. The name came from the men’s habit of cropping their hair close to their heads, rather than wearing their hair in the long, flowing style of the aris-tocrats who supported the king.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lieutenant-General Oliver Cromwell was a Parliamentary commander during the British Civil Wars and later became Lord Protector.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Roundheads were a group of people who supported Parliament & Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War. They were also called ‘Parliamentarians’. They fought against Charles I and the Cavaliers otherwise known as ‘Royalists’.