3) Charles' financial issues Flashcards by Caitlin McAdam | Brainscape

Q

Charles’ anti-Spanish policy

A

£1 million to join 30 Years War to fight against Spain because of failed Spanish match & marriage to French (main opponent of Spain)

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problems with 1625 Parliament

A

Charles didn’t explain position properly
only 2 subsidies
only a year of tonnage & poundage rather than life

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Q

why was his tonnage & poundage restricted

A

Buckingham was Lord High Admiral
it contributed to naval protection
= showed their dislike of Buckingham
= Charles saw it as attack on prerogative

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