Ireland Flashcards
1
Q
What were the Irish Catholics worried about in 1640?
A
They were worried that England would pass anti-Catholic wars
2
Q
The Irish rebelled in Ireland. How many Protestants did they kill?
A
3,000 Protestants
3
Q
The King asked for money. Why was this?
A
To fight the Catholics in Ireland
4
Q
The Parliament refused. Why?
A
They were worried that Charles would turn the army against the people he didn’t like in England.
5
Q
What did John Pym (an MP) say?
A
He thought the Parliament should control any army sent to Ireland.
6
Q
Charles was furious. What did he do next?
A
He decided to get rid of Pym
7
Q
Why did the problem in Ireland cause the Civil War?
A
The rebellions were killing protestants so Charles tried to form an army
