An Experiment in absolutism, 1629-1640

Question 2

What was the period of absolutism in England discussed in this topic?

Answer 2

1629-1640

Question 3

True or False: Charles I ruled without Parliament during the period of 1629-1640.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What term describes Charles I’s rule without Parliament?

Answer 4

Personal Rule

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The period of 1629-1640 is often referred to as the ‘___’ of Charles I.

Answer 5

Eleven Years’ Tyranny

Question 6

What was one of the main reasons for Charles I’s decision to rule without Parliament?

Answer 6

To impose his authority and reduce opposition.

Question 7

Which financial strategy did Charles I use to fund his government during his Personal Rule?

Answer 7

Ship Money

Question 8

True or False: Ship Money was only levied on coastal towns.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What was the main consequence of Charles I’s imposition of Ship Money?

Answer 9

Widespread resentment and opposition from subjects.

Question 10

Which religious policies did Charles I enforce during his reign?

Answer 10

The introduction of Arminianism and the Book of Common Prayer.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: Charles I’s religious policies aimed to align the Church of England more closely with ___ beliefs.

Answer 11

Catholic

Question 12

What was the response of the Scots to Charles I’s religious reforms?

Answer 12

They rebelled, leading to the Bishops’ Wars.

Question 13

What were the Bishops’ Wars?

Answer 13

Conflicts between Charles I and Scotland over religious reforms.

Question 14

Which document did Charles I attempt to impose on the Scottish Church?

Answer 14

The Book of Common Prayer

Question 15

True or False: The first Bishops’ War ended in a decisive victory for Charles I.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Berwick?

Answer 16

It ended the first Bishops’ War and confirmed Scottish autonomy.

Question 17

In what year did the second Bishops’ War begin?

Answer 17

1640

Question 18

What was the name of the Parliament that Charles I was forced to call in 1640?

Answer 18

The Long Parliament

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The Long Parliament aimed to limit the powers of the ___ and address grievances.

Answer 19

King

Question 20

Which act passed by the Long Parliament aimed to limit Charles I’s ability to levy taxes without consent?

Answer 20

The Triennial Act

Question 21

True or False: The Triennial Act mandated that Parliament must be called at least every three years.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What was one major consequence of the Personal Rule for Charles I’s relationship with Parliament?

Answer 22

It led to a breakdown of trust and increased tensions.

Question 23

Which political faction emerged in opposition to Charles I and his policies?

Answer 23

The Parliamentarians

Question 24

Fill in the blank: Charles I’s belief in the divine right of kings was a key aspect of his ___ ideology.

Answer 24

Absolutist

Question 25

What did Charles I do in 1637 that sparked further unrest in Scotland?

Answer 25

He attempted to enforce the Book of Common Prayer.

Question 26

True or False: Charles I's Personal Rule was characterized by a lack of financial stability.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Which event marked the beginning of the English Civil War?

Answer 27

The attempt to arrest five members of Parliament in 1642.

Question 28

What was the significance of the Preamble of the Long Parliament?

Answer 28

It listed the grievances against the King.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: Charles I's Personal Rule ended when he called the Long Parliament due to pressures from the ___ War.

Answer 29

Bishop's

Question 30

What role did the Puritans play during the Personal Rule?

Answer 30

They opposed Charles I's religious policies and supported Parliament.

Question 31

True or False: The Personal Rule was a complete failure in terms of governance for Charles I.

Answer 31

False

Question 32

What was the main intention behind Charles I's financial policies during his Personal Rule?

Answer 32

To maintain independence from Parliament.

Question 33

How did the English economy affect Charles I's rule?

Answer 33

Economic difficulties led to increased discontent among the populace.

Question 34

What was the significance of the Petition of Right (1628) in relation to Charles I?

Answer 34

It was a response to his financial policies and asserted the rights of Parliament.

Question 35

Fill in the blank: The ___ of 1641 further limited the King's powers and established parliamentary sovereignty.

Answer 35

Grand Remonstrance

Question 36

What was one of the primary grievances listed in the Grand Remonstrance?

Answer 36

The King's attempts to impose arbitrary rule.

Question 37

What was the response of Charles I to the demands of the Long Parliament?

Answer 37

He resisted and attempted to assert his authority.

Question 38

True or False: Charles I successfully maintained the support of the majority of the nobility during his Personal Rule.

Answer 38

False

Question 39

What was one of the key challenges faced by Charles I during the Personal Rule?

Answer 39

Managing dissent and opposition from various factions.

Question 40

Fill in the blank: Charles I's reign is often characterized by a struggle between ___ and ___ for power.

Answer 40

Monarchy, Parliament

Question 41

What was the impact of the Personal Rule on the future of the monarchy in England?

Answer 41

It set the stage for the conflict leading to the English Civil War.

Question 42

What was the role of the English nobility during the Personal Rule?

Answer 42

Many became disillusioned with Charles I's governance.

Question 43

Which political ideology became more prominent as a result of Charles I's actions during his reign?

Answer 43

Parliamentary sovereignty.

Question 44

What was the significance of the English Civil War that followed the Personal Rule?

Answer 44

It led to the trial and execution of Charles I.

Question 45

Fill in the blank: The conflict between Charles I and Parliament eventually escalated into the ___ War.

Answer 45

English Civil

Question 46

What did Charles I's attempts to govern without Parliament reveal about his leadership style?

Answer 46

It demonstrated his absolutist tendencies and resistance to compromise.

Question 47

True or False: The Personal Rule of Charles I is viewed as a successful period of governance.

Answer 47

False

Question 48

What was the long-term effect of Charles I's Personal Rule on the monarchy in England?

Answer 48

It led to a reevaluation of the power of the monarchy.

Question 49

What significant change occurred in the relationship between the monarchy and Parliament after 1640?

Answer 49

Parliament became a more powerful and assertive body.