Chp2 The Trial of the King Flashcards
1
Q
Why was the charge of treason so unusual?
A
charging a king with treason was an act of revolution
2
Q
Why was treason a weird charge?
A
Treason was the charge of trying to overthrow a king, but Charles was not trying to overthrow himself
3
Q
What was the evil omen Charles and the court thought they witnessed?
A
The gold head of Charles’ walking stick fell off during the trial
