T1: ‘Why did the relationship between Charles and Parliament deteriorate 1625-9?’

Question 1

Charles I marries Henrietta Maria

Answer 1

1625

Question 2

William Laud appointed Bishop of London

Answer 2

1629

Question 3

Charles I gained a loan from City of London merchants of £60,000, but not enough- had to call Parliament

Answer 3

1625

Question 4

Parliament refused to grant Charles I lifelong Tonnage and Poundage

Answer 4

1625

Question 5

Commons voted 5 subsidies in taxation to fund war with France and Spain

Answer 5

1628

Question 6

Failed attack on Cadiz, Spain, led by Buckingham’s nominee, Wimbledon

Answer 6

1625

Question 7

At war with both France and Spain

Answer 7

1628

Question 8

Charles I dissolved Parliament to avoid them impeaching the Duke of Buckingham (2 years)

Answer 8

1625, 1626

Question 9

Buckingham’s inept diplomacy with France led to increased tensions

Answer 9

1628

Question 10

Buckingham assassinated by army officer

Answer 10

1629

Question 11

Charles demands forced loan from all taxpayers

Answer 11

1626

Question 12

Five Knights Case

Answer 12

1627

Question 13

Parliament presented the Petition of Right to Charles I

Answer 13

1628

Question 14

Charles dissolves Parliament same day he is presented with the Petition of Right

Answer 14

1628

Question 15

Day of Adjournment (Parliament dissolved for good)

Answer 15

1629

Question 16

Years that Charles I dissolves Parliament

Answer 16

1625, 1626, 1628, 1629