Charles vs Parliament 1625-26

The sources of conflict between Charles and his parliament

(1625) Why did Charles feel personally attacked by parliament?

-parliament only granted 2 subsides of £140K out of the £1 m he demanded instead of the usual grant for life

-it attacked his support of Montagu on his book in 1624 which approves anti-Calvinism

-it dislikes Buckingham for his enormous influence

(1625) Why didn't parliament grant the amount Charles needed?

-he refused to explain

-the War with Spain earlier that year led to the administrative system not coping so naturally it is less trustful of the king

(1625) What did Charles do upon parliament's criticism of him?

He dissolved it

1626 What happened at York House Conference

-theological debate at Warwick to persuade Charles away from the anti-Calvinist Arminianism

-Charles refused to consider a discussion on his religious policies

-Charles was supported by Buckingham

1626 failure at Cadiz

-ship failed to even reach Spain as it was struck by violent storms in the Bay of Biscau and had to return

(1626) Who got removed by Buckingham?

-Sir Coke

-Sir Wentworth

(1626) Who got dismissed and arrested by Buckingham?

-Lord Keeper

-Lord Williams

-Lord Arundel

(1626) Who preached the opening sermon and created antagonism?

-Laud

(1626) How did Charles attempt to compromise with the Parliament?

-ordered punishment of recusants

-threatened France to return ships

(1626) Who produced the 6 articles

Dr Turner

(1626) What did the 6 articles do

Attack Buckingham's influence

(1626)Why did Charles become more antagonistic towards the parliament

Despite his attempts to compromise on anti French policy parliament launched impeachment on Buckingham

(1626) How did Charles stop the impeachment?

Dissolved the parliament

(1626) What did Charles' actions reinforce?

The impression of him as an absolutist king