Civil War divisions

In this lesson, we will learn about the brutal civil war that turned England upside down from 1642. We will learn about who was fighting, how people picked sides and why the war ended in 1646.

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Civil War divisions

How much can you remember about the English Civil War (1642-46)?

Q1.What were Parliamentarians also called?

1/5

Q2.What were Royalists also called?

2/5

Q3.People chose sides based on...

3/5

Q4.What did both sides use pamphlets for?

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Q5.What was the New Model Army?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Civil War divisions

How much can you remember about the English Civil War (1642-46)?

Q1.What were Parliamentarians also called?

1/5

Q2.What were Royalists also called?

2/5

Q3.People chose sides based on...

3/5

Q4.What did both sides use pamphlets for?

4/5

Q5.What was the New Model Army?

5/5

Lesson summary: Civil War divisions

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