reign of Charles i Flashcards
1
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reasons for stability
A
privy council
system of thorough
an end to wars with France and spain
fiscal policies
Wentworth authority in Ireland - profitable
lauding reforms
2
Q
what was the system of thorough
A
- ensured compliance and uniformity amongst royal authority
3
Q
what were the lauding reforms
A
ensure uniformity and conformity in services across England - enforced royal authority
4
Q
what did fiscal policies do
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- increased income bu 400,000
- royal forests etc
5
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opposition of Charles I
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- alienated political nations e.g. gentry couldn’t have say anymore
financial measures were not sustainable
ship money was challenged by Hampden case 5 of 12 judges sided with John Hampden
6
Q
the laudian reforms and puritans
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- puritan networks developed strong connections and business interesst
harsh punishments on pamphlet authors, Burton, bast wick and prynne
7
Q
Wentworth and irrland
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thorough
rule in Ireland alienated sections of Irish society - rebellion
8
Q
concluding Charles’ person rule
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- Charles managed to rule without parliament
drew opposition from political nation - couldn’t call parliament due to confrontation
9
Q
episcopal
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governed by bishops
10
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congregationalist/presbyterian
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bishops selected by congregation
