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Worksheet: England in 1649

When was this letter written?  
 
How stable do you think the country was in 1649? All out war

somewhere between the two

complete peace
 
Where was James Smith travelling from?  
 
Where was James Smith travelling to?  
 
Were these two cities Parliamentarian or Royalist in 1649?  
 
 
Was the west of England under the control of the Royalist or the Parliamentarian military?  
 
Do you think most people in the west were Parliamentarian or Royalist supporters?  
 
Why do you think James Smith needed to have this pass in 1649?  





 

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