6 The State of relations between the Crown and Parliament by 1929

Who were some of the key figures involved in preparing the Petition of Right?

Sir John Eliot

What resolutions did parliament issue by March 1629?

A denouncement of Charles's Arminian advisors and the use of tonnage and poundage

What action did Charles take in response to the resolutions passed by parliament?

He formally dissolved parliament and arrested several MPs

What were the key issues that led to the breakdown of relations between Charles I and parliament?

• Disagreements over taxation and financial policies

• Conflicts regarding the Duke of Buckingham

• Religious tensions

What did the Petition of Right fail to address?

Customs duty

Why did Charles claim he hadn’t surrendered his rights?

He believed he could still collect duties

What key issue did Charles' response to the Petition highlight?

His inability to be trusted by MPs

What was the stance of moderates in Parliament regarding the king?

They wanted to compromise and work with him

What were the three resolutions proposed in 1629?

Opposition to Arminianism

Illegal collection of tonnage and poundage

Trust issues regarding the king

What action did Radical MPs Holles and Valentine take during the Parliamentary session?

They sat on the speaker to prevent closure

What happened two days after Charles dissolved Parliament?

Radical MPs prevented the session's closure

Why did Charles feel Parliament had an obligation regarding the war against Spain?

They pressed for the war and needed to fund it

What was the main issue that caused panic for Charles during the war?

Lack of adequate financing for the war

What problematic issues did Charles continue to negotiate over?

Parliamentary privilege

How can the concern over Arminianism in 1629 be characterized?

It can be exaggerated

What were the reasons for the power struggle between government and opposition in the 1620s?

• Unpopular revenue collection methods

• Influence of the Duke of Buckingham

• Functional breakdown of English administration

When was the assassination of Buckingham?

August 1628

Why did Buckingham have significant influence with Charles?

He was a favourite of James and Charles

What was a reason for jealousy towards Buckingham?

His lack of military capability or experience

How did Charles perceive Parliament's discontent with Buckingham?

He thought it caused Buckingham's assassination

What was the effect of Charles blaming Parliament for Buckingham's assassination?

It worsened his relationship with Parliament

Who did Charles grow closer to after blaming Parliament?

Henrietta Maria