Lesson 3 - The Execution of Charles I and Restoration
THE EXECUTION OF CHARLES
Photo Analysis of the Execution of Charles I
View this image (The Execution of Charles) and complete the related worksheet.
Study another image (The World Turned Upside Down) and proceed to the assignment.
Activity 1: Write a newspaper report describing the event. Keep in your notebook.
Photo Analysis of the Execution of Charles I
View this image (The Execution of Charles) and complete the related worksheet.
Study another image (The World Turned Upside Down) and proceed to the assignment.
Activity 1: Write a newspaper report describing the event. Keep in your notebook.
THE RESTORATION
Background Information
After Charles I was executed, Oliver Cromwell ruled England for 9 years, and became 'Lord Protector' in 1653. He died in 1658. During the early years of his reign, he asserted control over Ireland and Scotland, which he did with notorious violence. Oliver Cromwell, a Puritan, tried to impose he beliefs on the English people. When he died, his son Richard Cromwell took over, but did a poor job of leading and was disinterested in the job. Parliament invited Charles II (the son of Charles I) back from exile in France and 'restored' him as king. The country was delighted and relieved to be rid of Cromwell's Puritan rule.
Activity 2:
Background Information
After Charles I was executed, Oliver Cromwell ruled England for 9 years, and became 'Lord Protector' in 1653. He died in 1658. During the early years of his reign, he asserted control over Ireland and Scotland, which he did with notorious violence. Oliver Cromwell, a Puritan, tried to impose he beliefs on the English people. When he died, his son Richard Cromwell took over, but did a poor job of leading and was disinterested in the job. Parliament invited Charles II (the son of Charles I) back from exile in France and 'restored' him as king. The country was delighted and relieved to be rid of Cromwell's Puritan rule.
Activity 2:
- View the following document comparing Cromwell and Charles II
- Complete a Venn Diagram comparing the two leaders.
Core Knowledge
Oliver Cromwell ruled the English Commonwealth as 'Lord Protector' for nine years.
After Cromwell died, the people of England invited Charles II to become King. This was called the 'Restoration'.
While Cromwell was strict and stern, Charles II loved to have fun. Therefore, the Restoration is known as a period of celebration and relief.
Key Vocabulary
Lord Protector
Restoration
Oliver Cromwell ruled the English Commonwealth as 'Lord Protector' for nine years.
After Cromwell died, the people of England invited Charles II to become King. This was called the 'Restoration'.
While Cromwell was strict and stern, Charles II loved to have fun. Therefore, the Restoration is known as a period of celebration and relief.
Key Vocabulary
Lord Protector
Restoration
Readings
Crossroads, pg 42-46.
Crossroads, pg 42-46.