English Civil War (jan 1, 1642 – jan 1, 1651)

Description:

Series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians ("Roundheads") and Royalists ("Cavaliers") over, principally, the manner of England's governance.

Cause:
Disagreement over the power of the Monarchy and the rights of Parliament

Effects:
The war itself distracted attention from the colonies, leaving them to rule themselves in the absence of a stable government back in england.

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