Lessons
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Social Positions
Introduction
The Government
The Army and Navy
The Church
What Life was Like
References
Lesson 2: Meet the King and the main personalities.
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Introduction
The King, Charles I
The Parliament
Duke of Buckingham
The King's Family
Other Significant Players
References
Lesson 3: Events Leading up to War
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Introduction
Relations Between Crown and Parliament
The Bishop's Wars
Parliament is Summoned
Parliament's Actions
References
Lesson 4: Summary
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Introduction
Events up to 1641
Parliament's Situation
The King's Situation
England's Position in the World
References
Lesson 5: 1641 - The First Half
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Introduction
Attacks on Royal Prerogative
Strafford's Trial
Shifting Balance of Power
Parliament Out of Control
References
Lesson 6: 1641 - The Second Half
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Introduction
Irish Revolt
Power in London
Unease and Moderates
The Edge of the Precipice
References
Lesson 7: The Road to War 1642
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Introduction
No Turning Back
Prince Rupert
Earl of Essex
It's Formal, This is War
It's Formal - This is War II
References
Lesson 8: King or Parliament?
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Introduction
Your Call - Which Side?
Why Parliamentarian?
Why Royalist?
References
