Summary of key tensions, 1625-1629

Tensions linked to finance

• Parliament only granted two subsidies of £140,000 in 1625, when Charles had asked for £1,000,000
• Parliament granted Charles the right to collect tonnage and poundage for only one year
• Parliament refused further funding for Charles' foreign policy in 1626 and 1628
• The forced loan led to unrest and many began to lose faith in the King
• In 1629, royal debts reached £2,000,000

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