 Problems with Parliament: Absolutist  Collected $ whenever wanted  Made Alliances with England ‘s enemy Spain Religious Policy  Conflicted w/ Puritans, who wanted to “purify” Anglican Church of Catholic practices

Parliament Monarchy King/Queen House of Lords Nobles and Clergy House of Commons Landowners, merchants, professionals

 Why was there a long standing conflict b/w Charles I and Parliament? Father James I Ruled Absolutely- imprisoned people who did not loan him $ Married a French Catholic Women

 How did Parliament make it known to Charles I that he could not raise taxes? Petition of Rights  What other objections did the Petition of Rights include? No Martial Law No soldiers in private homes during peacetime No imprisonment w/out a charge

 How did Long Parliament limit the king’s power? Parliament must meet every 3 years King could not impose taxes on his own Executed 2 of his advisors for treason

 What happened once the Puritan majority of Parliament tried to change the practices of the Anglican Church? Public supported shifted to the king  What does the fact that people did not want changes made to the Anglican church tell you about their attitudes toward the Anglican Church and Puritans? Liked the church as is Puritans were disliked and considered radicals

 How did the Irish Rebellion help trigger the English Civil War? Charles I needed a BIG army to put down Irish rebellion Parliament did not want Charles I w/ that much power, so insisted that Parliament control army Charles I said NO WAY ARE YOU CRAZY!!! Charles I marched on Parliament, which “sparked” civil war

 What were the supporter of the king called? Cavaliers  What were the supporters of Parliament called? Roundheads  Who was the Leader of the Roundheads? Oliver Cromwell

 What happened to Charles I after he lost the English Civil War to the Roundheads and Oliver Cromwell? Tried and sentenced to death by beheadingbeheading

 What is a Commonwealth? Republican Form of Government  What title did Oliver Cromwell take? Lord Protector  What was the name of the 1 st written constitution in England? Instrument of Government 1653

 Was Charles II welcomed when he returned to England? Yes  Why would Parliament and the English people want to bring back an “absolute” leader? Stability  What was the reign of Charles II called? Restoration