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The Commonwealth Word Scramble

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In this word scramble game, players can test their knowledge of key vocabulary terms related to the Commonwealth (1649-1660).

  • Players can challenge themselves with a variety of scrambled words from this historical period.
  • They can unravel the jumbled letters to reveal the correct terms.

Game Details: This game features a word scramble challenge where players unscramble key vocabulary terms related to the Commonwealth (1649-1660). There is no time limit, but players have a limited number of moves. They can use spells to earn extra moves and solve more words.

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Commonwealth
The Commonwealth refers to the period of English history between 1649 and 1660 when England was declared a republic following the execution of King Charles I.
Republic
During the Commonwealth era, England was declared a republic, which means it was a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, rather than a monarch.
Interregnum
The Interregnum refers to the period of time between the execution of King Charles I in 1649 and the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, when England was without a king.
Lord Protector
Oliver Cromwell, a prominent military and political leader during the Commonwealth, held the title of Lord Protector. He effectively ruled England as a de facto head of state.
Puritans
The Commonwealth era was strongly influenced by Puritanism, a religious movement that sought to 'purify' the Church of England from what they considered to be remnants of Catholicism.
Execution of Charles I
The execution of King Charles I in 1649 marked a significant event during the Commonwealth. He was found guilty of high treason and beheaded.
Rump Parliament
The Rump Parliament was the English Parliament that remained after Colonel Pride purged the Long Parliament in 1648. It played a crucial role in the establishment and governance of the Commonwealth.
Cromwellian conquest of Ireland
During the Commonwealth, Oliver Cromwell launched a military campaign known as the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland, which aimed to subdue and bring Ireland under English control.
Navigation Acts
The Commonwealth era saw the passing of Navigation Acts, a series of laws that restricted colonial trade and aimed to ensure England's economic dominance in its colonies.
Restoration
The Restoration refers to the event in 1660 when the monarchy was restored in England, bringing an end to the Commonwealth period.

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