Lecture Notes: The English Civil War and King Charles I

Introduction

• Presenter: Elizabeth Hill Scott from Brit Politics
• Topic: The English Civil War focusing on King Charles I

Key Events

The Outbreak of War

• Date: 22nd August 1642
• Event: King Charles I raised the Royal Standard at Nottingham.
  • Significance: This act declared war on his own Parliament.
• Causes:
  • Conflicts over religion, power, money, and personality clashes.
  • Result: The country was plunged into a civil war.
• Impact: Everyone was forced to choose a side.

The Battle of Naseby

• Date: 14th June 1645
• Location: Naseby, Northamptonshire
• Significance: Decisive battle of the First English Civil War.
• Key Details:
  • Parliament's New Model Army: Advanced from Oxford.
  • King Charles's Decision: Stayed to fight instead of retreating.
  • Outcome:
    • Oliver Cromwell’s cavalry outmaneuvered the Royalist lines.
    • The Royalist infantry was defeated.
    • The King lost his main royal army.

Aftermath

• Parliamentary Advances: Retook the city of Leicester.
• King's Desperation: Sought outside Catholic support.
• War's Continuation: Conflict extended but led to King’s downfall.

End of King Charles I

• Capture and Execution:
  • Date of Execution: 30th January 1649
  • Significance: The execution marked the end of the King's reign and significantly altered British politics.

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