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In 1642, The English Civil Wars broke out. On one side were the supporters of the king, Charles I, while on the other were his opponents. In England, it was the Parliamentarians (supporters of the Parliament of England) who fought against Charles’ rule. Over in Ireland, it was the Confederates (who fought for self-rule) who opposed the king. In 1649, Charles I was executed, and England entered a period known as the Interregnum or Commonwealth. In Ireland, the Confederates formed an alliance with the Royalists, which was seen as a threat by the Commonwealth, leading to the invasion of the island by the English under Oliver Cromwell. What Led Up To The Rebellion of 1641 and the Cromwellian Conquest of
