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Why did gloucester support parliament in the English Civil War?
I think that Gloucester supported parliament because Charles wanted to take control over Gloucester and instead of collecting taxes from the people on the coast to make ship money but he went to the centre and across the city which annoyed parliament even more because that's what led to the English civil war between parliament and Charles, Charles greediness and craving for money
Why did King Charles call out Parliament?
Charles closed Parliament because they refused to help him and give him the money he needed and they were gaining to much power. The parliament had a list of demands to get more power off the King. The kings anger at the Parliament was, one of the main triggers of the Civil War. Many major demands consisting of the King to not make any important decisions in the name of religion, country or money without the Parliament approval. This made the King furious thus closing the Parliament was his only choice.
Why was Charles 1 a traitor?
Charles was a Martyr because he died for his beliefs; King's should make the rules, not Parliament!!
Why did King Charles 1st annoy parlaiment?
King Charles devoured parliament because they would not give him money to waste on battles and have parties with his friends and to buy expensive gifts to make people like him more and more so he could have more friends to fight battles with. After a while he got
Why didn't Charles I like Parliament?
Charles I did not want to work with a Parliament, because the Parliament has the final say with matters such as laws. Charles I could propose a new law, but the Parliament can either accept it, or reject it.Charles didn't want a Parliament because he pretty much wanted absolute power. He wanted to make decisions on his own.The English Civil War, which Charles I lost, was Charles vs Parliament (led by Oliver Cromwell). Charles tried raising extra taxes without discussing it with the Parliament. Also, he married a Catholic princess, who influenced his decisions. Many were afraid that Charles would make the Church of England more Catholic. (He's Protestant.)All these problems led to the war, and eventually Charles lost, went into trial, and got beheaded.
