Charles I Flashcards
1
Q
Why was England at war with both Spain and France by 1627?
A
- Spain: Palatinate Crisis & Trip to Madrid
- France: English ships loaned to France (1625) were used against the Huguenots & at peace with Spain (1626)
- In 1627 Buckingham launched an expedition to Rhe to support the Huguenots
- He hoped this would please parliament and destabilise French goverment
2
Q
Why were Forced Loans imposed in 1626 and what were the consequences of this decision?
A
- To pay for war
- Resulted in the Five Knights case (arbitary imprisonment)
- Parliament opposition
3
Q
What were the demands contained in the Petition of Right in 1628?
A
- No arbitrary imprisonment
- No arbitrary taxation
- No billeting without consent
- No martial law
4
Q
Why did bad relations between the King and Parliament continue in 1629 despite the Petition of Right?
A
- Charles reluctantly signed in order to gain subsides
- Once he had recieved subsides he ignored POR
- He contained to collected Tonnage and Pounage
- Claimed POR did not specifically mentioned T&P
5
Q
What was Arminianism and why did it worry some MPs?
A
- Form of Protestantism
- Seen as more Catholic
- MPs were Protestant
6
Q
What were the 3 resolutions passed in the commons Parliament before it was dissolved in 1629?
A
- Against Tonnage and Poundage
- Against Armianism
7
Q
Whom did Charles I marry in 1625? What was her religion and nationality?
A
- Henrietta Maria
- French
- Catholic
8
Q
In which years were Parliament called in Charles I’s reign?
A
- 1625
- 1626
- 1628
9
Q
What was James’s legacy to Charles?
A
- Good relations with parliament
- Duke of Buckingham - unpopular
- An unreformed finance system
- ‘Middle way’ church
- Prepatations for war against Spain
