Life in the UK Test › Glossary › English Civil War

Wars & Events

English Civil War

A war fought 1642–1646 between the king's Cavaliers and Parliament's Roundheads, won by Parliament.

Key facts

Fought 1642–1646 between the king's Cavaliers and Parliament's Roundheads.
The king's army was defeated at the Battles of Marston Moor and Naseby; by 1646 it was clear Parliament had won the war.
Parliament won; Charles I was executed in 1649.

🔍 Look up this term in the app, or practise questions on this topic →

Part of the free Life in the UK Test practice glossary — an independent revision tool, not affiliated with the Home Office or gov.uk.