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The English Civil War: Charles I vs. Parliament

Explore the reasons behind the overthrow of Charles I as the King of England by the Parliament during the English Civil War. Learn about the power struggle, taxation issues, conflicts, and the ultimate consequences faced by Charles I.

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The English Civil War: Charles I vs. Parliament

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  1. The English Civil War:Charles I vs. Parliament Why was Charles I overthrown as the King of England? vs

  2. I. “Power of the Purse” A. Magna Carta states only Parliament can tax 1. Parliament controls $ = has “the power of the purse” 2. English Parliament feels they are equal w/ King But we’ve got control of the cash! YOU need US! I have divine right!

  3. II. Charles I defies Parliament B. Charles can’t raise tax $ he has to recall Parlmnt. A. 1625: Charles I takes the throne, needs money for wars 1. Parliament refuses to give Charles $ Charles dismisses Parlmnt (#1) C. 1628: Parlmnt forces him to sign the Petition of Right 1. King can’t tax w/o Parlmnt, can’t dismiss Parlmnt D. Charles signs the petition, gets his $, but has another fight with Parliament dismisses them again (#2)

  4. III. English Civil War A. 1640: Scotland invades England (Bishops’ War) 1. Charles needs $ to fight the Scots calls back Parl. 2. Parl. tries to pass a law limiting royal power 3. Charles tries to have Parl. members arrested, dismisses Parl.(#3) B. 1642: Angry mob forms Civil War begins! • Loyal to Charles = Royalists troops are Cavaliers, led by Charles • Loyal to Parliament = Parliamentarian troops are Roundheads, led by a Puritan member of Parl. named Oliver Cromwell • Cromwell’s troops win, Charles is tried & beheaded in 1649 vs Charles I Cromwell

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