Political instability Flashcards
(8 cards)
When did Charle I succeed to the throne ?
1625
When was the first time Charles I dissolved parliament and why ?
1626, Parliament did not grant Charles enough money that he desired, Charlees asked for more money and parliament refused therefore Charles I dissolved them in 1626
What was the five knights case and why did it happen ?
Charles imposed a forced loan in 1626 on his subjects to raise funds without parliamentary approval. This led to 1627 Five knights case, they refused to pay the loan and were imprisoned and refused bail.
How did Charles I show his support for Arminianism, which caused political tension ?
- Allowing hsi favourite, DUke of Buckingham, to state his favour for Arminianism at the York conference in 1626
2.Making the Arminian, William Laus the Bishop of London in 1628
3.In 1625 Charles I marries Henrietta Maria, a French Catholic princess.
How did Foreign policy cause Charles probllems financially and pridefully ?
1625 Raid on Cadiz (Spain) was a disaster
1627 Charles forces were defeated again at La Rochelle.
Both these defeats were regarded national humiliations.
What was the petition of right 1628?
Document presented to king Charles I by Parliament, assering the rights of Englishmen and limiting the kings power. Desperate for Parliamentary funds Charles accepted thee petition on 7 June 1628
What was the Three resolutions ?
March 1629
A set of parliamentary statements, these denounced Arminianism and encouraged merchants to refuse tonnage and poundage (Imposed tax on imports and exports) .
When did Charles I personal rule start ?
10 March 1629 Charles announced the dissolution of Parliament. This led to 11 Years of personal rule
