Stuarts Flashcards
What is the divine right of kings?
Something Charles believed in
He thought he was the monarch appointed by god and could do no wrong.
Why did Charles I decide to rule without parliament?
1625-1629:Constantly short of money
Asked parliament for money
They refused
How long did Charles I decide to rule without parliament?
1629:Sent parliament away for Eleven years.
Who were the people on Charles’ side of the civil war against parliament called?
Royalists
Who were the supporters of parliament during civil war ?
Roundheads
What is ship tax and why did it anger people?
A tax used on board ship in the navy during time of war, however 1635:Charles made people pay this tax even when war wasn’t on. Collected it all over the country not just in coastal areas.
Why was the public suspicious of Charles ?
Thought he was trying to make the country more catholic as he married a catholic lady.
How did Charles I anger the scotts?
1637:Made them use a new prayer book.tehy refused Charles sent army force but Scots killed army . Scott’s as liked for money back Charles had run out of money.
What happened when Charles was put on trial?
Put on trial for treason
Refused to plead guilty or innocent
Claimed trial wasn’t legal as he was the king
During execution wore two shirts as he didn’t want to shiver from the cold an look like he was scared.
People gathered to watch people payed to dip handkerchiefs in blood.
What was the final trigger that caused the war?
In 1642…..
Charles arrests 5 mps
Parliament demands more power;takes control of the army.
What does Charles do after the scotts invade England ?
In 1640 coerced to ask parliament for money to help fight Scott’s.
Tell Charles he was wrong not to do it again.
What was Charles II known as?
The merry monarch-he changed many laws that Cornwall had allowing people to have a lot more freedom.
Why did Charles take the throne?
In 1630 a result of ‘the restoration of the monarchy ‘ after Cromwell (lord protector died)
What was Cromwell like?
A lord protectorate Incredibly harsh closed down theatres, banned the theatre and bear-baiting, and forbade people to drink or celebrate Christmas,
What was charles ii like ?
Spent time celebrating with friends, gambling and having fun.
He was also serious monarch made sure he had a good relationship with parliament and supported scientific experiments, maths, drama and music.