The emergence of conflict and the end of consensus, 1625–1629

Question 1

What year did Charles I ascend to the throne?

Answer 1

1625

Question 2

True or False: The English Civil War began immediately after Charles I became king.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What was the primary cause of conflict between Charles I and Parliament?

Answer 3

Disputes over royal authority and financial control.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The period of 1625 to 1629 is characterized by the end of __________.

Answer 4

consensus

Question 5

What was the name of the financial system Charles I attempted to implement without Parliament?

Answer 5

Ship Money

Question 6

Which group of people opposed Charles I’s financial policies?

Answer 6

The Parliamentarians

Question 7

What was the outcome of the 1628 Petition of Right?

Answer 7

It limited the king’s ability to raise taxes without Parliament’s consent.

Question 8

True or False: The Petition of Right was accepted by Charles I without reservations.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What was the significance of the Five Knights’ Case in 1627?

Answer 9

It challenged the king’s authority to imprison without trial.

Question 10

Which financial measure did Charles I use to raise funds in 1625?

Answer 10

Forced loans

Question 11

Who was the chief minister of Charles I known for his unpopular policies?

Answer 11

Buckingham

Question 12

What was the main religion of Charles I that caused friction with Puritans?

Answer 12

Anglicanism

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The __________ of 1629 marked the end of the personal rule of Charles I.

Answer 13

Dissolution of Parliament

Question 14

What event in 1628 exacerbated tensions between the king and Parliament?

Answer 14

The assassination of Buckingham

Question 15

True or False: The English Civil War was solely a religious conflict.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What role did the Commons play in the conflict during 1625-1629?

Answer 16

They resisted royal policies and sought to limit the king’s power.

Question 17

What was the primary complaint of the Puritans in the 1620s?

Answer 17

The perceived Catholic sympathies of Charles I and the Church of England.

Question 18

What did Charles I do in 1629 that significantly escalated tensions with Parliament?

Answer 18

He dissolved Parliament and ruled without it.

Question 19

Which document asserted that only Parliament could levy taxes?

Answer 19

The Petition of Right

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a key event reflecting the growing rift between Crown and Parliament.

Answer 20

assassination of Buckingham

Question 21

What was the public’s reaction to Charles I’s financial policies?

Answer 21

Widespread discontent and opposition.

Question 22

What did Charles I’s personal rule from 1629 to 1640 become known as?

Answer 22

The Eleven Years’ Tyranny

Question 23

Which group was formed in response to Charles I’s rule and policies?

Answer 23

The opposition in Parliament, including the Puritans.

Question 24

What was the significance of the 1625-1629 period in the context of English history?

Answer 24

It marked the emergence of conflict leading to the English Civil War.

Question 25

True or False: The relationship between Charles I and Parliament improved after 1629.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What was one consequence of Charles I's refusal to compromise with Parliament?

Answer 26

Increased tensions that ultimately led to civil war.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: The king’s use of __________ without parliamentary approval was a major grievance.

Answer 27

Ship Money

Question 28

What year marked the beginning of Charles I's personal rule?

Answer 28

1629

Question 29

Which group did Charles I alienate through his marriage to Henrietta Maria?

Answer 29

Puritans and Protestants

Question 30

What was one of the main accusations against Buckingham that fueled opposition?

Answer 30

His foreign policy failures.

Question 31

What was the response of Parliament to Charles I's financial demands in 1625?

Answer 31

They granted him limited funds, causing further disputes.

Question 32

What major conflict arose as a result of Charles I's religious policies?

Answer 32

Tensions with the Scottish Covenanters.

Question 33

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a key document that outlined the rights of Parliament against the king.

Answer 33

Petition of Right

Question 34

What role did public opinion play during the 1625-1629 period?

Answer 34

It increasingly turned against the king due to his policies.

Question 35

True or False: Charles I was able to govern effectively without Parliament from 1629 to 1640.

Answer 35

False

Question 36

What was one reason for the decline in support for Charles I by 1629?

Answer 36

His authoritarian measures and financial burdens.

Question 37

What was the primary focus of the opposition in Parliament during this period?

Answer 37

Limiting the king's power and defending their rights.

Question 38

Which event in 1628 highlighted the dangers of royal favoritism?

Answer 38

The assassination of Buckingham.

Question 39

Fill in the blank: The period of 1625 to 1629 saw the emergence of ______________ between monarchy and Parliament.

Answer 39

conflict

Question 40

What was the immediate effect of the Petition of Right on Charles I's reign?

Answer 40

It led to increased tensions as he attempted to ignore it.

Question 41

What type of government did Charles I favor during his personal rule?

Answer 41

Absolute monarchy

Question 42

What major religious group opposed Charles I's rule due to his policies?

Answer 42

Puritans

Question 43

True or False: The dissolution of Parliament in 1629 was a popular decision among the populace.

Answer 43

False

Question 44

What was one consequence of the Five Knights' Case for Charles I?

Answer 44

It raised questions about the legality of his actions.

Question 45

What year did the Petition of Right get passed?

Answer 45

1628

Question 46

Which political faction was most directly opposed to the king's policies during this period?

Answer 46

Parliamentarians

Question 47

Fill in the blank: The opposition to Charles I's policies was primarily driven by __________ grievances.

Answer 47

financial and political

Question 48

What was one major economic challenge faced by Charles I during 1625-1629?

Answer 48

A lack of funds due to limited parliamentary support.

Question 49

What did the opposition in Parliament demand from Charles I?

Answer 49

Greater accountability and respect for parliamentary rights.

Question 50

Which event in 1629 signaled the end of consensus in English politics?

Answer 50

The dissolution of Parliament by Charles I.

Question 51

True or False: Religious tensions were a minor issue during the period of 1625-1629.

Answer 51

False

Question 52

What was a significant outcome of the assassination of Buckingham?

Answer 52

It weakened Charles I's position and increased opposition.

Question 53

Fill in the blank: Charles I's belief in the __________ of kings contributed to his conflicts with Parliament.

Answer 53

divine right

Question 54

What was the long-term impact of the events between 1625 and 1629 on English governance?

Answer 54

It set the stage for the English Civil War.