The Long Parliament

The trial of Strafford - November 1940

• The Long Parliament impeached Strafford because they were worried he would bring an Irish army to England to support Charles
• They accused him of 'constructive treason', claiming his actions had divided the King and his people
• Act of Attainder:  Parliament would vote on Strafford's guilt - Charles was reluctant to sign but did because of public pressure, pressure from Parliament and fears that a rebellion would take place if he did not
• Strafford was executed in May 1641 and Charles blamed Parliament

Between February and August 1641,  Parliament passed a series of Acts which removed…