| Term | Definition |
| New Model Army | Parliamentary army led by Oliver Cromwell |
| Solemn League and Covenant | an agreement between Scotland and Parliament that sllowed for a presbytery church government |
| Cromwell | a middle aged country squire that supported Congregationalist church governance, would lead the Puritan Republic |
| Pride's Purge | Presbyterians were not allowed to take their seats in Parliament fearing they would aid the King |
| Rump Parliament | The result of Pride's Purge |
| Lord Protector | Cromwell disbanded parliament and took this title when parliament moved to quit funding the New Model Army |
| Puritanism | The religion supported by Cromwell's government |
| Charles I | He was executed, ending monarchy in England in 1649 until 1660 |
| Charles II | He led what is known as the "Restoration" monarchy |
| Anglican | Cromwell was especiall y intolerant of this religion of the English people |