Short Parliament

Cards (4)

  • when was short parliament
    April 1640 - may 1640
  • why was short parliament 1640 called
    to deal with the Scottish rebellion
  • why was short parliament dissolved
    became evident Charles wouldn't get enough subsidies to fight against the Scottish as the MPs were against anti calvinism without negotiation
  • how did the dissolution of the short parliament lead to the first civil war
    • Charles was going to face the Scottish without parliamentary support
    • led to increased political , financial and religious tension