1D.2.2 The Short Parliament (April–May 1640)

• What was the main purpose of the Short Parliament when it was convened by Charles I?

  To raise funds
• Parliament agreed to grant funds to Charles I immediately after convening the Short Parliament.

  False
• How long did the Short Parliament last before being dissolved by Charles I?

  Three weeks
• The dissolution of the Short Parliament intensified political tensions
• In what year was the Short Parliament convened by Charles I?

  1640
• Parliament refused to address grievances before granting funds to Charles I.
• What was the primary cause of Charles I's financial woes?

  Bishops' Wars
• Charles I imposed unpopular fiscal measures such as Ship Money
• Match the financial issue with its description:

  Bishops' Wars ↔️ Costly military campaigns against Scotland

  Parliamentary Subsidies ↔️ Insufficient funds granted by Parliament

  Unpopular Fiscal Measures ↔️ Measures like Ship Money, which were controversial
• What type of military campaigns were the Bishops' Wars fought against Scotland?

  Costly
• Ship Money was a controversial fiscal measure imposed by Charles I to raise revenue
• On what type of towns was Ship Money traditionally levied?

  Coastal towns
• The Bishops' Wars were costly military campaigns against Scotland
• Charles I imposed Ship Money on inland towns as well as coastal towns.
• What was the main cause of Charles I's precarious financial situation?

  Bishops' Wars
• The Short Parliament was convened in April 1640
• The Short Parliament was successful in resolving Charles I's financial issues.

  False
• Reasons why Charles I convened the Short Parliament

  1️⃣ Raise funds for the Bishops' Wars

  2️⃣ Obtain parliamentary approval for new taxes

  3️⃣ Address political tensions
• Match the event with its description:

  Parliament's Demands ↔️ Insisted on addressing grievances

  Dissolution by Charles I ↔️ Ended Parliament after three weeks
• Charles I convened the Short Parliament to secure funding for the Bishops' Wars
• Who led Parliament's initial demands during the Short Parliament?

  John Pym
• Key events during the Short Parliament

  1️⃣ Parliament insists on discussing grievances

  2️⃣ Debates focus on Ship Money

  3️⃣ Charles I dissolves Parliament
• Why was the Short Parliament dissolved after only three weeks?

  Breakdown in negotiations
• Charles I agreed to address Parliament's grievances during the Short Parliament.

  False
• The Short Parliament's dissolution meant no financial agreement was reached for the Bishops' Wars