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Outcome of the Civil War

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Outcome of the Civil War

After Charles I surrendered, he faced trial for treason. He was executed in 1649.

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Surrender

  • Charles I surrendered in 1646.
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Heads of the Proposals

  • The army created the Heads of the Proposals in 1647.
  • This was a list of demands for creating a settlement with Charles I.
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The Second Civil War

  • In 1648 Charles I launched a second civil war, with the help of the Scots.
  • Cromwell defeated Charles I again at the Battle of Preston.
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Trial and execution

  • Charles I was put on trial.
  • Charles I was found guilty of treason.
  • On 30 January 1649, Charles I was executed.

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