Tensions between Charles and Parliament, 1625-1629

Tensions linked to Charles' character and Court

Charles did not like to explain his actions, meaning Parliament were uncertain of his intentions
He was unwilling to compromise
He hated criticism and saw conspiracies where they did not exist
He allowed only his supporters at Court, isolating himself from the rest of the Political Nation
His Court was dominated by Catholics and Arminians, which angered Puritans in Parliament
He devoted great time and energy to his extensive and expensive art collection and patronised many Catholic artists

Tensions linked to Charles' religious policy

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