Charles I Short Parliament 1640 Flashcards
How many subsidies did Charles request in 13 April 1640?
12
Who was the new radical in town? How many complaints did he have?
John Pym had 36 complaints
Until the grievances were solved no money would be given, therefore what was the grievances?
Impositions and ship money tax
What did Charles offer? What was the negative?
He offered to abandon the tax but it was just too late for it because Charles argued it was a legal tax and you can’t revoke legal taxes; put himself into a hole.
What did Charles do?
Dissolved Parliament 3 weeks later for not having his way on 5 May 1640
What was the errors he made religion wise? Why did he do this?
He kept the Convocation (bishops) even thought they usually went with the MPs when Parliament dissolved.
Charles wanted the Convocation to pass canons without Parliament consent.
How many canons did Charles want to create whilst Parliament was dissolved? What did they include?
17
Moving the altar to the east and the oath of supremacy for Catholics.
Why were tensions escalating?
Charles could have let them go and wait for a new Parliament
What was the et cetera oath?
Divine Right of Archbishops - this was ignored by people.
Why did groups refuse to take the et cetera oath?
Too many people did not sign it and therefore you couldn’t point the finger to all directly.
Who were the 12 critics who sent a petition to Charles complaining about the religious innovations and increase in popery?
Saye and Sele
Whom did Charles get advice from to call parliament?
Council of Peers in York
