The aims and policies of Charles I and the opposition Flashcards
1
Q
What was Charles’ aim in the SP?
A
- Grant from parliament
2
Q
Why did the Scots need to be dealt with quickly?
A
Scottish Presbytarians in contact with English/Irish Puritans
3
Q
What was the aim of the opposition in the SP?
A
Redress of grievances
4
Q
What was the main aim of the opposition in SP?
A
Redress of grievances
5
Q
What was Charles accused of verging on?
A
A system of arbitrary government
6
Q
What is a arbitrary government?
A
Decisions taken by monarch without consideration
7
Q
What was the aim of Charles in LP?
A
Money
8
Q
What left the king in a desperate financial situation?
A
The Treaty of Ripon
9
Q
What were the aims of opposition in LP?
A
- Removal of Charles and Strafford
- Reform church = Puritanism
- Increase role of parliament
10
Q
How was Strafford executed?
A
Act of Attainder
11
Q
Who else was imprisoned?
A
Laud
