WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement best describes the English Civil War?
A
A series of wars between supporters of the monarchy and supporters of Parliament
B
A series of wars between Huguenots and Catholics
C
A series of wars between the Irish and English
D
A series of wars between different families claiming the throne
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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Roundheads were the supporters of the Parliament of England during the English Civil War (1641–1652).

Detailed explanation-3: -The English Civil War is a generic term for a series of civil wars between Royalists and Parliamentarians in England and Wales from 1642 to 1652.

Detailed explanation-4: -The principal causes of the English Civil Wars may be summarised as: 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.

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