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War and Revolution
- The English Civil War wasn't a premeditated insurrection.
- It resulted from a total breakdown of political accommodation, leading to radical shifts in acceptable political thought.
Split in the Army
- The New Model Army's control of London in 1647 caused a split within its ranks.
- Senior officers wanted to restore King Charles under new terms, while others viewed him as unfit to rule.
Levellers' Rise
- Levellers, emerging during the English Civil War, advocated for ideas considered radical at the time.
- These included religious toleration, equality before the law, free trade, and universal male suffrage.