Causes of English Civil War Knowledge Organiser

This is a Knowledge Organiser (KOs) which covers the short and long term causes of the English Civil War. Obviously as KOs, these only cover the absolute basics, however in conjunction with lessons and learning homework, the idea is that students gain valuable specific knowledge that they can then incorporate into their written answers.

This KO could be used as a starter, recap, or as a learning homework that is then assessed in subsequent lessons.

Some homework ideas that could be used along side this KO could be…

1. Create 2 different revision (revision cards/ mindmap / mnemonic etc) to show how Charles ruled during his Personal Rule.
2. Create a flow chart of the short term causes.
3. Using the spider diagram on Tensions – recreate and give specific reasons for the increased in tensions between Parliament and the King 1629-1640.
4. Create a mind map using the short and Long term causes of the Civil War. Don’t forget the key themes of tension!!!
5. Quizzes on socrative

The second sheet is exam specific criteria to help students identify the key skills for the GCSE Modern World A - Personal Rule to Restoration depth study.