1D.2.3 The Long Parliament (1640–1660)

• What years did the Long Parliament sit?

  1640-1660
• Charles I's rule without Parliament from 1629 to 1640 led to widespread discontent and mistrust
• Charles I's financial policies, such as ship money, were popular among the public.

  False
• What were Archbishop Laud's reforms aimed to standardize?

  Anglican practices
• The Scottish Rebellion against Charles I's religious impositions forced him to recall Parliament
• Place the following events in chronological order that led to the calling of the Long Parliament:

  1️⃣ Charles I's Personal Rule (1629-1640)

  2️⃣ Unpopular financial policies like ship money

  3️⃣ Archbishop Laud's religious reforms

  4️⃣ Scottish Rebellion against Charles I
• Charles I called the Long Parliament in November 1640 due to the Scottish Rebellion and financial crisis.
• Why did the Scots rebel against Charles I?

  Religious impositions
• The war with Scotland depleted the royal treasury
• What led to widespread discontent with Charles I's rule?

  Personal Rule
• The Scottish Rebellion directly forced Charles I to recall Parliament for funds.
• Charles I called the Long Parliament in November 1640 due to the Scottish Rebellion, a financial crisis, and political pressure
• Which unpopular tax was abolished by the Long Parliament?

  Ship money
• Match the action of the Long Parliament with its impact:

  Impeachment and Execution of Archbishop Laud ↔️ Highlighted Parliament's challenge to religious policies

  Passing of the Triennial Act ↔️ Required Parliament to meet every three years

  Enactment of the Act of Attainder against Strafford ↔️ Restricted royal power further
• The Long Parliament's actions reduced Charles I's military authority, contributing to the English Civil War.
• What was one consequence of Charles I's religious policies?

  Scottish Rebellion
• Charles I's imposition of unpopular taxes like ship money without parliamentary consent increased resentment
• Charles I's personal rule from 1629 to 1640 led to widespread discontent and mistrust.
• What did the Royalists believe in during the Long Parliament?

  Divine right of kings
• The Parliamentarians during the Long Parliament advocated for greater parliamentary authority
• Match the political faction with its ideology and goals:

  Royalists ↔️ Divine Right of Kings, Maintain monarchical authority

  Parliamentarians ↔️ Parliamentary Supremacy, Limit royal power
• The differing ideologies of Royalists and Parliamentarians created deep divisions that led to the English Civil War.
• What impact did Charles I's personal rule have on public opinion?

  Widespread discontent
• Charles I's financial policies, such as ship money, generated resentment
• The Scottish Rebellion forced Charles I to recall Parliament for funds.
• What was the financial situation that forced Charles I to call the Long Parliament?

  A financial crisis
• The Long Parliament abolished ship money and other taxes levied without parliamentary consent
• Which religious figure was impeached and executed by the Long Parliament?

  Archbishop Laud
• What was abolished by the Long Parliament to reduce royal financial authority?

  Ship Money
• The Long Parliament impeached and executed Archbishop Laud
• The Triennial Act required Parliament to meet at least every three years.
• Which act of the Long Parliament led to the execution of the Earl of Strafford?

  Act of Attainder
• The Long Parliament's actions contributed to the reduction of Charles I's military authority
• Place the following actions of the Long Parliament in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Abolition of Ship Money

  2️⃣ Impeachment and Execution of Archbishop Laud

  3️⃣ Passing of the Triennial Act

  4️⃣ Enactment of the Act of Attainder

  5️⃣ Gradual reduction of Charles I's military authority
• What was the impact of abolishing Ship Money on royal finances?

  Reduced royal financial authority
• The Triennial Act ensured regular parliamentary sessions
• Which royal advisor was executed as a result of the Act of Attainder?

  Thomas Wentworth
• What event was partly caused by the reduction of Charles I's military authority?

  English Civil War
• The Act of Attainder against Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, further restricted royal power.
• The gradual reduction of Charles I's military authority contributed to the outbreak of the English Civil War.