1626 Parliament Flashcards
(7 cards)
What did Parliament do immediately when they met
Launched an attack on Buckingham
What had Charles been forced to do due to impeachment towards Buckingham
He was forced to dissolve parliament
What did Charles I demand from all taxpayers
Demanded a forced loan from all taxpayers
How would Charles I punish those who refused the forced loan
They would be punished with military conscription or prison time
Why had the 5 knights case developed
They had refused to pay the loan and they were therefore imprisoned. They were refused the right to go to court.
Why were the 5 knights refused the opportunity to go to court
The king claimed the right of emergency arrest
What is “habeas corpus”
Demands made by prisoners to the custodians. Asking for the reason for being arrested
