Bringing Parliament back Flashcards
1
Q
When was short parliament opened
A
13th April 1640 and dissolved on 5th May
2
Q
When was long parliament opened
A
November 1640 and was not dissolved until 1660
3
Q
What were the grievances of parliament
A
- Innovation in matters of religion
- Oath of canons
- A great increase in popery
- Increase in monopolies
4
Q
Strengths of the new parliament
A
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5
Q
Why was the short parliament dissolved
A
- Charles still had some expectations that he might get money from the Spanish King or pope
