The 7 Reasons That Could Cause A Civil War Flashcards
What were the 7 reasons that caused the civil war?
Charles enters the house of commons,The divine right, Henrietta Maria, Quarrels with Scotland, Charles dissolves(to break with) with parliament,Ship tax, Laud Becomes archbishop of Canterbury.
Why would the divine right cause a civil war?
Charles believed that he was chosen by god and didnt have to obey to anyones rules. Parliament was annoyed the king was making decisions without them.Parliament fekt the only way in having a say in running the country is to overthrow the king.
Why was henrietta maria a reason to start the civil war?
Charles believed that he could marry anyone due to the divine right, Parliament was worried that they be punished if the queen convinved the king to turn england catholic again.religion was very imporysnt. People were prepared go to war for their beliefs
Why could quarrels with scotland cause a civil war?
Charles wanted to use the english book of prayers in their services. Parliament refuswd to raise their taxes unless charles gave them more say in running the country.neither side were prepared to give in. The only way to settle this is to fight until one side won
Why would charles dissolves with parliament cause a civil war?
Charles decided to stop parliament from meeting as they wouldnt support him. Parliament was really angry at thus because it showed that the king had no intention of sharing the power.Both sides raised armies to prove who was more powerful
Why was ship tax a reason that could cause a civil war?
Charles needed money for the war so he introduced a ship tax without the support of parkiament. Parliament represented anyone who was mad about ship tax. Many people no longer supported the king and joined parliament.
Why would laud becoming archbishop of canterbury cause a civil war?
Charles thought that Laud and himself would be closer to god. Parliament and puritans felt this was more evidence that the king was bringing the catholic region back. Both siders were prepared to go to war to defend their beliefs
Why would Charles entering the house of commons cause a civil war?
Charles burst into the hiuse of commons with 400 soldiers teying to arrest 4 mps. This went against the rule that the king had to be invited by parliament. Parliament was mad that the king had shown no respect for them. Parliament now had a real reason to go to war with Henry.
