Why did Civil War break out?

Question 1

What were the LT causes politically?

Answer 1

• Relationship had been under strain for a while
• Ordinary revenue insufficient
• MPs pressed reforms when rulers asked for money
• Stalemate

Question 2

What were the religious LT causes?

Answer 2

• Elizabeth had imposed a Protestant Church and refused change
• Puritans resented
• Roman Catholic church became more militant

Question 3

What role did Charles have in the causes of the Civil war?

Answer 3

• Unable to build a working relationship with parliament
• Supported Laud
• Not happy to compromise

Question 4

How did the outbreak of war come about?

Answer 4

• Personal Rule worried leaders that Charles was trying to be an absolutist
• Charles calling parliament caused demands from MPs
• Pym worked with Scots to deepen crisis
• Charles arrested 5 MPs
• Parliament unhappy