Events towards the start of the Civil War Flashcards
King Charles I and Parliament have arguments that leads to Charles doing what in 1629?
He dissolves parliament for 11 years.
What is the period called where Parliament gets dissolved for 11 years?
the Personal Rule
What does Charles do in 1633 that offends a significant amount of the population?
He appoints William Laud as Archbishop of Canterbury.
Laud was a Catholic and introduced reforms that seemed close to bringing Catholism back.
What does Charles do in 1634 that make Parliament furious?
He expands a tax known as ‘Ship money’ without consulting Parliament about it.
Explain whether what Charles did in 1634 was illegal or not and explain why.
It was Illegal.
This is because he did not consult Parliament about it.
What happens in 1637 that makes people even more angry about Archbishop William Laud?
The leading puritans at the time were mutilated in public for criticising Laud’s reforms.
What happens from 1637-39 that goes horribly wrong for Charles?
Charles tries to introduce a new English-style prayer book into the country that sparks a rebellion and eventually war.
The English then lose to the Scots.
Why was Charles forced to recall Parliament in 1640?
To pay for the war with Scotland.
When Parliament were recalled by Charles, what did they do that made Charles dissolve them again?
They unleashed 11 years of complaints towards Charles.
What is Charles forced to do again when the situation in Scotland worsens?
He has to recall Parliament again.
What is the length of time called where Parliament stays in session until 1660?
Long Parliament
What does Parliament do in 1641 to reduce Charles ruling like a tyrant?
They pass the ‘Trienial Act’ which required Charles to call Parliament more reguarly.
What two things happen in October 1641?
Violence breaks out between Protestants and Catholics in Ireland and an army has to be raised.
Parliament stops this by issuing the ‘Grand Remonstrance’ - a list of complaints against Charles.
How does Charles embarrass himself in January 1642?
He tries to arrest 5 MPs in the House of Commons that he feels are plotting against him but he is unable to.
When, where and how does the Civil War start?
Starts in August 1642 where Charles raises his standard at Nottingham to summon an army to fight Parliament.
