The English Revolution: Outbreak of Civil War (1640-42)

?

1. What were the strengths of Parliament?

  • They had killed Strafford and Laud, leaving Charles vulnerable
  • They had taken hostage Westminster
  • Control of money, London and dismissed King's advisors
  • Control of money and all the ports in England
1 of 19

Other questions in this quiz

2. Why was the 1640 Parliament recalled?

  • Charles needed money in order to retain order in England
  • Charles needed money for war with the Scots
  • Strafford had advised against it, as he did not trust radical opposition
  • Charles needed money to pay soldiers' arrears

3. How was Strafford finessed by Parliament?

  • Treaty of Ripon
  • Bill of Attainder
  • Root and Branch petition
  • The Triennial Act

4. Why did the short parliament refuse to grant Charles the finance needed?

  • They knew of Strafford's 'three graces' scam
  • Sympathised with the Scots, wanted their grievances to be heard
  • Did not trust Charles not to raise the military against radical opposition
  • Puritan MPs needed the finance to reform churches

5. What event did Charles desperately needed Parliament's financing for?

  • The Irish Catholic Rebellion 1641
  • Raising troops in Nottingham
  • The First Bishops War 1639
  • The Prayer Book Rebellion 1638

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar History resources:

See all History resources »See all British monarchy - Tudors and Stuarts resources »