The English Civil War D155英国内战 D155.pptVIP

* * The English Civil War 1629-1660 The Stuart Monarchy Causes of the War James VI of Scotland becomes James I of England in 1603 He agreed to uphold the Protestant religion He wrote the King James version of the Bible - Authorized Version Firm believer in Divine Right of Kings James I [r. 1603-1625] James I’s speech to the House of Commons: I am surprised that my ancestors should ever be permitted such an institution to come into existence. I am a stranger, and found it here when I arrived, so that I am obliged to put up with what I cannot get rid of! King James Bible, 1611 Charles I 1625-1649 Signed Petition of Rights led to problems A) no taxes w/o consent of Parliament B) no martial law C) no quartering of troops D) no imprisonment w/o specific charge The Petition of Rights, 1628 “The Stuart Magna Carta” Charles I [r. 1625-1649] Dissolution of Parliament 1629 -1640 Charles didn’t summon Parl. - he thought the could rule by himself Reinstated Star Chamber Appointed Archbishop Laud to enforce changes with the church - Common Prayer Book Enforced ship money Married RC French princess - Henrietta Maria Fought with Scots (KIRK - Church) Ship Money Assessments, 1636[per square mile] Archbishop William Laud 1640 - Long Parliament Charles needed money so he had to recall Parl. - this upset many people. Charles went to Parl. To arrest 5 MP’s -(Black Rod) “I see the bird’s have flown” Civil War (1621-1649) Royalists(Cavaliers) Parliamentarians(Roundheads) House of Lords N W England Aristocracy Large landowners Church officials More rural, less prosperous House of Commons S E England Puritans Merchants Townspeople More urban , more prosperous Cavaliers Supporters of the King Roundheads Supported Parliament. Name comes from the shape of the haircut. Mainly Puritans Oliver Cromwell Puritan leader of New Model Army. Signed the King’s death warrant Became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth - (Republic) 1649 - 1658. Invited to become King - refused. Bad reputation in