What caused the personal rule to breakdown Flashcards
1
Q
What was the main causes of the breakdown in the personal rule
A
Bishops war of 1639
Parliaments actions
2
Q
What events in Scotland (Bishops War) occurred
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- Charles had taken 8 years to visit Scotland which
showed how far back they were in his priorities - Charles had encouraged enforced Arminian style
leadership, for example the Altar being put at the east
end of the Church - He did not consult the Scottish privy council, parliament
of the general assembly of the Kirk - Chaos ensued Scotland, people trashed cathedrals
- Charles demanded order be restored, however it was
clear only an army could deal with the rebellious Scots
3
Q
How did events in Scotland contribute to the breakdown in the personal rule
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- Charles needed 300,000 pounds to fund an army to
attack the Scots - The city of London would not lend the money
- Charles was forced into calling parliament
4
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Short Parliament 1640
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- In 1640, Charles called the first parliament for 11 years
- It was traditional to summon a Parliament at the outset
of war, not only to get subsidies but also for propaganda
purposes so the nation could join together against the
enemy - However, people were not convinced the King intended
to restore a working relationship with Parliament - Lord Keeper Finch opened the parliament with ‘the king
did not require their advice, but an immediate vote of
supplies’ - Unmoved, the commons discussed their grievances
- The commons were not prepared to make a new grant
of money until the question of ship money had been
discussed. - The king dissolved parliament after only three weeks
- His opportunity to swing the country behind him was lost.
5
Q
What impact did John Pym
A
- John Pym was a convinced Puritan and played a leading
role in attempts to impeach Buckingham in the 1620s - He was articulated grievances felt about Charles’
personal rule in the 1630s very persuasively in both the
short and long parliament - He was a very strong public speaker
