The English Civil War was caused by both religious and political factors developing over the long and short term. Long term causes included disagreements over money, power, and religion between the King and Parliament. Short term triggers included the King's attempts to impose his will on the Church and Parliament's refusal to provide further funding without concessions. While religion played an important role, the Civil War was ultimately caused by an intertwining of religious and political tensions, with power being the most significant underlying cause of conflict.

1. In 1649. This happened, why was it such a shocking event for the people of
England?
Who is
he?
Who is
he? Who is
he?

2.  The King’s authority is
given by God to rule.
 Parliaments power to
make laws and govern the
country.
LO: To examine the causes of the English Civil War 1642-1647.
03 June 2019
Bronze: You can
describe several
causes of the civil
war.
Silver: You can
explain the
underlying reasons
why war started.
Gold: You can
evaluate the
importance of the
various causes

3. Civil War
On 22nd August 1642, thousands of
Englishmen went to war. However, they
were not fighting the French, the Spanish,
or any other foreign country. In fact, they
were fighting each other! A civil war is
when two or more parts of the same
country fight each other – it is when a
country is at war with itself!
Task
In the front of your exercise book, define
the term ‘civil war’ in less than 50 words.
Can you give any other historical examples
of a civil war – who was involved and why?
LO: To examine the causes of the English Civil War 1642-1647.

4. Why Would Englishmen Fight Each Other?
Historians think that about 180,000 people died from fighting, accidents and disease during the
English Civil War – 3.6% of the population (in World War One 2.6% of the population died).
How had a situation arisen in which men were prepared to kill each other, their friends, and
even members of their own families? How did the English Civil War result in the death of a
king?
LO: To examine the causes of the English Civil War 1642-1647.

5. Ship Money
The belief that a person (such as a king) has been appointed by God, and has
the right to make any decision and not be questioned, as they are God’s
representative on earth
Puritan Money raised by charging extra for goods or services which goes to Parliament
‘Divine
Right’
An form of Christianity that is led by the Pope who is God’s representative on
earth
Parliament
Hard-line Protestant Christians who believe in simple church services and
lifestyle, in which followers practice a ‘purer’ form of their religion
Catholic A tax placed on people for living near the sea
Tax
A group of people responsible for making laws and offer advice to ruling
monarchs
LO: To examine the causes of the English Civil War 1642-1647.

6. Higher-Order Source Questioning
Who held the power at the time of King Charles I coronation?
Charles I opening Parliament, 1625; The Commons Presenting their Speaker to the King
LO: To examine the causes of the English Civil War 1642-1647.

7. King Charles I
Charles I became King of
England on 27th March 1625.
How is King Charles I
portrayed?
Equestrian Portrait Of King
Charles I by Sir Anthony van
Dyck, 1633
LO: To examine the causes of the English Civil War 1642-1647.

8. Long Term Causes
Causes which develop
over a longer time.
Short Term Causes
Causes which develop
quickly over a
shorter time.
Today’s lesson!
Long Term Causes
Causes which develop
over a longer time.
LO: To examine the causes of the English Civil War 1642-1647.

9. Step 1: Collect a worksheet and complete the
tasks to be successful today.
 Money was a long term cause of the English Civil War because…..
 Power was a long term cause of the English Civil War because…..
 Religion was a long term cause of the English Civil War because…
Task A: Draw a line to match up the
Key Word with the category.
Task B: Read the different long term causes.
Then, write which category it fits into at the
bottom of each box.
Task C: Stick the worksheet
into your book.
Step 2: In your book complete these 3
sentence starters.
Hint:
Use the boxes of
information on
the worksheet as
examples to finish
each sentence.
LO: To examine the causes of the English Civil War 1642-1647.

10.  Economics was a long term cause of the English Civil War
because…..
 Power was a long term cause of the English Civil War because…..
 Religion was a long term cause of the English Civil War because…
Step 3: In your book complete these 3
sentence starters. Hint:
Use the boxes of
information on
the worksheet as
examples to finish
each sentence.
Step 4: Which long term category do you think is the
most important and why?
Writing Frame
“ The most important long term category for starting English Civil
War was.... (Money/Power/Religion).
An example of why this category is important is.........
I think this is the most important reason because.........”
LO: To examine the causes of the English Civil War 1642-1647.

11. Religion
CLASS VOTE: Which long term category is the
most important in starting the English Civil War?
Money Power
LO: To understand the long & Short term causes of the English Civil War

12. Statement True or False
1)
A Civil War is were two groups fight each other in the same
country.
2) King Philip I was the the King of England.
3) The English Civil War was from 1642 to 1649.
4) Parliamentarians supported the government.
5) The English Civil War was between the King and Church.
6) Charles I forced people to pay a tax called “Ship Money”.
7)
Charles I made William Laud the Archbishop of Canterbury
and he was very popular because he was Catholic.
8)
William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury made no changes to
the Church and everyone was happy.
9) The Scottish attacked the English because of religion.
Write 1-9 down the side of your page, then write either True or False for these
9 statements.
(You do NOT need to write down the statements).
Tru
e
Fals
e
Tru
e
Tru
e
Fals
e
Fals
e
Fals
e
Tru
e
Tru
e
LO: To examine the causes of the English Civil War 1642-1647.

13. Long Term Causes
Causes which develop
over a longer time.
Short Term Causes
Causes which develop
quickly over a
shorter time.
Today’s lesson!
Long Term Causes
Causes which develop
over a longer time.
LO: To examine the causes of the English Civil War 1642-1647.

14. Step 1: Collect an ’Information Grid’ of Short
Term Causes.
Step 3: Work out which category each
box fits into.
Write either P for Power, R for Religion
or M for Money in each box.
Step 2: Colour code your grid.
“Parliament wants” needs to be one
colour and
“As King, I...” needs to be another
colour.
LO: To examine the causes of the English Civil War 1642-1647.

15. Writing Frame
 Agree.
“ I agree Power is the most important category of the short term cause.
An example of this category is….... I think it is Power because …..”
 Disagree.
“I disagree, Religion could be the most important category of the short term cause. An
example of this is category is….... I think it could be Relgion because…..”
(Repeat for Money)
 Conclusion
“In conclusion, I agree / disagree with this statement because.............”
Step 4: ”Both the King and Parliament wanting Power is the most
important
category of the short term causes for the English Civil War”
How far do you agree with this statement?
Step 3: Work out which category each box fits into.
Write either P for Power, R for Religion or M for Money in each box.
LO: To examine the causes of the English Civil War 1642-1647.

16. TASK: Answer the following questions.
a) What does the Source show you?
b) Give two examples from the source of how
you know the source shows you this?
c) Do you think the person who made this source
was a supporter of the King? Why?
d) Which category do you think this source fits
into? (Power, Religion, Money)
e) Using your own knowledge explain why this
source shows a cause of the Civil War?
Source A: Charles I and his supporters
attack the tree of Religion.
Gold Extension: Look at Source A. It is
from a book published in 1645, during the
Civil War.
It shows the tree of Religion being attacked
by Charles I and his supports. This is to
represent the changes Charles I forced onto
the Church in England.
LO: To examine the causes of the English Civil War 1642-1647.

17. LO: To examine the causes of the English Civil War 1642-1647.
Answer the GCSE examination question:
‘Religion was the main factor for causing the English Civil War’. How far do you agree? Explain your answer
with reference to religion and other factors. Use examples from your study of Power and the People. [16
marks] [4 SPaG]
You need to explain your answer with reference to religion and other factors. Plan out your answer with all the
different events and people you will talk about – see how many link to religion and how many link to other factors. Is
there a difference between the short- and long-term factors?
Explain: say what you think is the most important cause, consequence, change and/or continuation based on one
stated factors against other factors.
PEEL (x2) AND C - write for 20 minutes
Point. Make one relevant point about the stated factor.
Evidence. Using examples provide detailed historical knowledge throughout your explanations.
Explain. Say how or why something is an important reason of a cause, consequence, change and/or continuation i.e.
(key point) … because… therefore… consequently… moreover…
Link. Use an adverbial to clearly show how each point is relevant to the question.
REPEAT THIS AT LEAST TWICE SO THAT YOU CONSIDER OTHER FACTORS IN ADDITION TO THE STATED
FACTOR.
Conclusion. Make a well-justified judgement which shows a developed understanding of the connection between the
factors cross periods in history to demonstrate complexity.