Civil war Flashcards
In what year did Charles I become the second Stuart King of England?
1625
What belief did Charles I hold that influenced his view of Parliament?
Divine Right of Kings
What action did Charles I take in 1629 regarding Parliament?
Dismissed them and ruled without a Parliament for eleven years
Who did Charles I marry in 1625?
Henrietta Maria
What was the religious background of Henrietta Maria?
Catholic
What was the concern of Parliament regarding Charles I’s marriage?
They feared he wanted England to be Catholic
What religious group did many MPs belong to during Charles I’s reign?
Puritan
What was one method Charles I used to raise money without Parliament?
Forcing people to pay old taxes
What was Ship Money?
An old tax paid by coastal areas
Fill in the blank: John Hampden refused to pay _______ and was taken to court.
Ship Money
What was the outcome of John Hampden’s court case?
He lost his case
What were the public’s feelings towards Charles I after the failed attacks on Spain and France?
Anger
In what year did Charles I go to war with Scotland?
1639
What did Charles I request from Parliament when going to war with Scotland?
Money
What did Parliament send to Charles I instead of money?
A list of 204 complaints
What did Charles I try to do to five MPs?
Arrest them
What document did Parliament send to Charles I that aimed to increase their power?
19 Propositions
In what year did Charles I declare war on Parliament?
1642
True or False: Charles I had a close relationship with the Puritan MPs.
False
