The English Civil War Charles I vs Parliament

The English Civil War: Charles I vs. Parliament Why was Charles I overthrown as the King of England?

Charles I defies Parliament 1625: Charles I takes the throne, at war with France & Spain needs money! Parliament refuses to give Charles money, so Charles dismisses Parliament (#1) • Charles can’t raise tax money, so he has to recall Parliament • Parliament forces him to sign the Petition of Right • The petition states that the King: 1) can’t tax w/o Parliament 2) can’t dismiss Parliament 3) must follow Magna Carta • Charles signs the petition and gets his money • Later, Charles ignores Petition & then dismisses Parliament again (#2) • To get more money, he imposes fees & fines

English Civil War Charles wants to unify both Kingdoms under one religion, tries to force Scots to accept Anglican prayer book Scots invade England (Bishops War) Charles needs money to fight the Scots, calls back Parliament tries to pass a law limiting royal power Charles tries to have Parl. members arrested, dismisses Parl. (#3) Angry mob forms – war begins Troops loyal to Charles = Royalists aka Cavaliers, led by Charles Troops loyal to Parliament = Parliamentarians aka Roundheads, led by a Puritan MP named Oliver Cromwell’s troops win, Charles is tried & beheaded vs Charles I Cromwell