Charles I and causes of the English Civil War

King Charles I

Son of James I, ruled England from 1625 to 1649, believed in the Divine Right of Kings.

Who was involved in the English civil war?

Conflict between Charles I and his supporters against Parliament and their supporters in England.

What is a Civil war?

A civil war is a war between different sides of the country.

Why was Charles I unpopular? A cause of the English civil war

Unpopularity of Queen Henrietta Maria due to her Catholic faith.

Why was Charles I unpopular?

Use of the Court of Star Chamber for punishing opponents.

Imposition of Ship Money on the entire country.

Charles I charged ship money which was only meant for the coastal counties

How did he annoy the Scottish bishops?

Attempt to reform the Scottish Church in 1639 so it looked more like the English one.

What happened in 1641?

Publication of the Grand Remonstrance by the House of Commons in 1641 and reduce the power of the bishops and only employ ministers that the parliament agreed on.

What did Charles have to agree on because Parliament refused to grant him any tax?

Parliament's demand for the execution of the Earl of Strafford.

Charles' failed attempt to arrest MPs in the House of Commons in 1642:

He burst into the House of Commons with 400 soldiers in January 1642

Charles' raising of the royal standard in August 1642, signaling the start of the war.

This was the declaration of war.