Royalists and Parliamentarians
I can explain who fought in the English Civil War and why.
Royalists and Parliamentarians
I can explain who fought in the English Civil War and why.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The English Civil War involved fighting between Royalists and Parliamentarians.
- The Civil War divided communities and even families.
- The Parliamentarians were supported by a Scottish army from 1644 - 1646.
- Pamphlets were used as a form of propaganda by both sides during the Civil War.
Common misconception
Primary sources are inherently useful because they were published at the time of an event.
Sources are produced for a variety of purposes which can affect what they say. Propaganda sources might falsify information to persuade.
Keywords
Civil War - a civil war is a war between two groups from the same country
Royalist - a Royalist was a supporter of King Charles I during the English Civil War, (also known as Cavaliers)
Parliamentarian - a Parliamentarian was a supporter of Parliament during the English Civil War, (also known as Roundheads)
Puritan - a Puritan was a person with very strict Protestant beliefs
Propaganda - propaganda is information, often false, which is published by a person or group to make others agree with them
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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