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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the most important cause of the ECW? | Charles’s belief in absolute monarchy clashed with Parliament’s demand for limits on royal power, leading to war. |
| What was ‘personal rule’? | Personal Rule was the period 1629–1640 when Charles I ruled England without Parliament. He raised money through illegal taxes instead of calling Parliament. |
| Why was James chosen to be Elizabeth’s heir? | He was Elizabeth’s closest legitimate relative (her cousin). He was Protestant, which reassured Parliament. He was already an experienced king (of Scotland). |
| Why were the Scottish angry with Charles? | The Scottish were angry with Charles I because he tried to impose the English prayer book and interfere with the Scottish Presbyterian Church. |
| Why did the Gunpowder Plot fail? | The Gunpowder Plot failed because an anonymous warning letter was sent to Parliament, leading to a search of the cellars. Guy Fawkes was caught with the gunpowder before it could be set off. |
| Why was parliament’s power growing in 1600? | Parliament’s power was growing in the 1600s because monarchs needed its approval to raise taxes, especially for wars. |
| How did Elizabeth treat Catholics? | Elizabeth I treated Catholics with tolerance at first, as long as they obeyed the law. After Catholic plots, she became stricter, fining Catholics and punishing those seen as a threat. |
| What caused the Gunpowder Plot? | The Gunpowder Plot was caused by Catholic anger at persecution under James I. Catholics hoped killing the king and Parliament would restore a Catholic monarch. |
| What problems did James have with parliament? | Money: Parliament refused to give him enough taxes for his expensive lifestyle and wars. Religion: Many MPs were Puritans who opposed his support for Anglican and Catholic practices. Power: James believed in the Divine Right of Kings, but Parliament wan |
| Define ‘divine right of kings’ | The Divine Right of Kings is the belief that a king’s authority comes directly from God, so he cannot be challenged by Parliament or the people. |
| Name the 3 causes of the ECW | Power struggles – Charles I vs. Parliament over who should rule. Religion – Conflicts over Charles’s support for Catholic-style practices and control of the church. Money – Disagreements over taxes and the king raising funds without Parli |
| Name a plotter in the Gunpowder Plot | guy fawkes |
| What was the name of the 2 parts of parliament? | house of lords and house of commons |
| Why was Charles’ marriage to Henrietta a problem? | Charles’ marriage to Henrietta Maria was a problem because she was Catholic, which worried Protestants in England. People feared Catholic influence on the king and the country. |
| Which part of parliament was more powerful? | The House of Commons was more powerful than the House of Lords because it controlled taxes and government spending, giving it real influence over the king. |
| What was ship money? | Ship Money was a tax that Charles I collected without Parliament’s approval. It was originally meant for coastal defense but Charles used it across the country to raise money during his Personal Rule. |
| Why was ship money unpopular? | Ship Money was unpopular because Charles I raised it without Parliament’s consent, which many saw as illegal. People also resented paying extra taxes during peacetime. |
| Why did Charles argue with parliament? | Charles I argued with Parliament because he wanted absolute power, while they wanted control over taxes and laws. |