The Execution of Charles I

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The Execution of Charles I

• Studying different interpretations

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A Dutch engraving from the time, showing the
execution of the king
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A modern textbook gives this account of the
execution

• Execution in Whitehall
• On Tuesday, 30 January 1649, Charles I was
  brought to his own Banqueting Hall in Whitehall
  London.
• A troop of soldiers . . . surrounded the scaffold
  set in front of the building . . . To prevent any
  attempt at rescue.
• The scaffold itself was packed with officers and
  clergy
• Charless executioners were disguised by cloaks,
  masks and obviously false hair and beards.
• Charles then stripped off his jewels and his
  outer clothing
• The block was only ten inches high so he had to
  lie flat to place his head on it.
• After a few seconds, he gave the signal to the
  executioner.

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• Execution in Whitehall
• On Tuesday, 30 January 1649, Charles I was
  brought to his own Banqueting Hall in Whitehall
  London.
• A troop of soldiers . . . surrounded the scaffold
  set in front of the building . . . To prevent any
  attempt at rescue.
• The scaffold itself was packed with officers and
  clergy
• Charless executioners were disguised by cloaks,
  masks and obviously false hair and beards.
• Charles then stripped off his jewels and his
  outer clothing
• The block was only ten inches high so he had to
  lie flat to place his head on it.
• After a few seconds, he gave the signal to the
  executioner.

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How do the two sources differ?

• Give as many differences as possible. (10 minutes)

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Why do you think the sources are different?

• Remember Your answer should discuss the 4 Ws
• When, Who, What, Why?

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Compare both picture sources. How are they
different?

• Jot your ideas down in the back of your book.

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Why do you think the sources are different?

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