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During the English Civil War, the country was divided between those who supported King Charles I and those who supported Parliament. Which of the following groups were the primary supporters of the Parliamentarian faction, known as the 'Roundheads'?

  1. Puritans and people from the towns and the south-east of EnglandAnswer
  2. B
    The nobility and people from the north and west of England
  3. C
    Catholic rebels from Ireland who sought to restore the authority of the Pope
  4. D
    Military leaders who wanted to establish a new monarchy led by Oliver Cromwell

Answer

The primary supporters of the Parliamentarian faction, or Roundheads, were Puritans and people from the towns and the south-east of England.
The Parliamentarian supporters were nicknamed 'Roundheads' because they cut their hair short. Historically, they were mostly Puritans and drew their strength from the towns and the south-east of England.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Distinguish between the two sides of the English Civil War.
The two sides were the Cavaliers (Royalists/King) and the Roundheads (Parliamentarians).
Correct identification of the factions is necessary to match the characteristics to the correct group.
2
Recall the characteristics of the Roundheads from the official historical guide.
Roundheads were mostly Puritans, based in the south-east of England and in the towns.
This specific demographic and religious profile defines the Parliamentarian support base.
3
Evaluate the options based on these characteristics.
The option mentioning Puritans, towns, and the south-east matches the historical facts.
Ensures the correct group is selected while avoiding the Royalist characteristics.

Key Concept

The social and religious divide of the English Civil War factions.

Practice More

Review the section on the Commonwealth and Oliver Cromwell to understand what happened after the Roundheads won the war.
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