| A | B |
|---|
| Puritans | English Calvinists |
| Stuarts | English dynasty from Scotland |
| James I | James VI of Scotland, but ruled England as a Protestant |
| Charles I | challenged by Protestants, rebellions in Scotland and Ireland |
| Presbyterians | Scottish Calvinists |
| Henrietta | French Catholic wife of Charles I |
| Cavaliers | long-haired royalists |
| Roundheads | short-haired Parliamentary forces |
| Prince Rupert | military hero, royal nephew |
| Oliver Cromwell | disciplined general; from Commons; Lord Protector |
| Thomas Fairfax | commanded Protestant Forces |
| Independents | non-Presbyterians in Commons |
| Levelers | wanted a true democracy |
| PraiseGod Barebones | leader of "Barebones Parliament" |
