Lesson 2 - The Trail of Charles I
Readings
Crossroads, pg. 35-37
Crossroads, pg. 35-37
Key Concepts
In 1649, after two Civil Wars and endless discussions, Parliament finally decided they had to kill Charles I.
King Charles I was put on trial for 'treason' as he declared war on his own people. He was sentenced to death by a court filled with his strongest opponents from Parliament.
Britain became a 'Commonwealth' and was led by Oliver Cromwell, the most powerful Parliamentary general.
Key Vocabulary
trial
execution
republic
commonwealth
In 1649, after two Civil Wars and endless discussions, Parliament finally decided they had to kill Charles I.
King Charles I was put on trial for 'treason' as he declared war on his own people. He was sentenced to death by a court filled with his strongest opponents from Parliament.
Britain became a 'Commonwealth' and was led by Oliver Cromwell, the most powerful Parliamentary general.
Key Vocabulary
trial
execution
republic
commonwealth