Perosnal Rule-civil War Flashcards
Why was mordderate armainism not a problem
Less demanding service then Puritanism so bulk of Calvinist population were alright with it
What were 2 Laudian reforms in England
- Communion table aligned against Far East wall
2. Altar raised and separated by a rail
How were Laudian reforms imposed
- Visitations
2. Ecclesiastical courts (high commission)
Why did Charles support Laud
Felt Protestants threatened his authority and also the church
Prynne, Baswick and Burton
Brought before star chamber and punished for criticism of Laud
How did Charles try to enforce uniformity with Scotland
- Enforcement of new canons (36)
2. New Laudian prayer book (38)
Personal rule date
1629-40
Finiance under personal rule
- No subsidies
- £2mill debt
- Had to withdraw from 30 years war, looked catholic
- Fiscal finance
4 fiscal feudalism methods
- T and P
- Forest fines (alienated land owners)
- Monopolies (popish soap)
- SHIP MONEY
Sum up how Charles caused the bishops wars
- Cut himself off from Scottish opinion
2. Imposed religious conformity, especially bishops, on a very Presbyterian population
National covenant
July 1637: Scottish rebellion
Feb 1638: Charles would not back down so pushed moderates to radicals
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Singed national covernant
Laudian prayer book in Scotland
Did not consult Kirk and leant towards catholism
Peace with Spain and France
Ending involvement in 30 years war looked catholic
How much did Ship money make a year by 1639
£200,000
Emigration
Puritans heavily repressed with church courts so many moved to US