England Historical Overview: Difference between revisions

England's Civil War'''. The English Civil War became a religious war between the Protestants and the Church of England. The Protestants won the war destroying most of the Castles in England that were used as strongholds by King Charles' army.  Charles fled to Scotland but was returned to England where he was tried and beheaded for treason.  Oliver Cromwell became the Lord Protector of England from 1651-1660.  Oliver's son Richard became Lord Protector, but was overthrown by the House of the Lords.  The Lords placed Charles II on the throne of England.  Bishop's Courts were abolished and many changes in the government were instituted. '''