Worksheet
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Why Did Parliament Win the Civil War

For Students 5th - 6th
In this English history worksheet, students read about the English Civil War of 1644. Students learn the terms royalists, cavaliers, and roundheads. Students answer 10 questions about the passages.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: English Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth article regarding the English Civil Wars. The article discusses the events leading up to the war, the dispute between Charles II and Parliament, and details on the First, Second and Third Civil Wars.
Handout
BBC

Bbc History: British History: Civil War: Personality and Politics of Charles I

For Students 9th - 10th
The author discusses how Charles I, at least in part, brought about his own defeat because he allowed his personality to have too much influence on the manner in which he ruled England. Archived.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Bishop Jeremy Taylor

For Students 9th - 10th
Jeremy Taylor (1613 - 13 August 1667) was a clergyman in the Church of England who achieved fame as an author during The Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell. He is sometimes known as the "Shakespeare of Divines" for his poetic style of...