During this war, William Dowsing was commissioned to destroy "superstitious" artifacts by the Earl of Manchester, who led a group of forces called the Eastern Association.
During this war, William Dowsing was commissioned to destroy "superstitious" artifacts by the Earl of Manchester, who led a group of forces called the Eastern Association. The Solemn League and Covenant was drawn up during this war, and Thomas Pride led a namesake "purge" during this war that created the (*) "Rump Parliament." At the Battle of Naseby in this war, forces known as the "Roundheads" defeated the "Cavaliers," who supported Charles I. For 10 points, name this 17th-century conflict which ended with the establishment of a Commonwealth led by Oliver Cromwell.
During this war, William Dowsing was commissioned to destroy "superstitious" artifacts by the Earl of Manchester, who led a group of forces called the Eastern Association.
(First) English Civil War (Ed’s note: if you’re playing this in England, I guess prompt on Civil War)