9.1.4

Charles I Calls Parliament

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Charles I Calls Parliament

In 1640, Charles I called Parliament. Charles I expected Parliament to give him the funds to go to war with Scotland. But Parliament did not do as Charles I wanted.

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The aim for Parliament

  • Charles I recalled Parliament because he wanted money to fight the Scots.
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The Grand Remonstrance

  • In 1641, Parliament sent Charles I the Grand Remonstrance.
  • This was a list of complaints.
    • There were 204 complaints.
  • The Grand Remonstrance complained about how Charles I was running England.
  • It was believed that Charles I was at the heart of a Catholic conspiracy to destroy Protestantism in England.
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Rebellion in Ireland

  • During Parliament’s session, news came of a rebellion in Ireland.
  • This increased tensions in the country.
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Arresting members of Parliament

  • In 1642, Charles I attempted to arrest five MPs who were leading the rebellion in Parliament.
  • He failed and the MPs escaped.
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The 19 Propositions

  • In June 1642, Parliament sent Charles I the 19 Propositions.
  • These were a set of demands which tried to limit the king’s powers.
  • Demands included:
    • The power to control the army.
    • The power to control judges in court.
    • The ability to choose the king’s ministers.
  • Charles I rejected the 19 Propositions.
    • This rejection is considered the beginning of the Civil War.
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Interpretations

  • Historians disagree over who is to blame for the Civil War
  • Some say that Charles’ tyranny and his decision to arrest the MPs made war inevitable.
  • Others say that Parliament was to blame after they tried to limit the king’s power.

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