1D.2.1 Personal Rule (1629–1640)

• The Personal Rule of Charles I, also known as the Eleven Years' Tyranny, took place from 1629
• Religious disagreements were a key factor leading to the Personal Rule.
• Charles I justified his rule by invoking the Divine Right of Kings
• The dissolution of Parliament in 1629 marked the beginning of Charles I's Personal Rule.
• The Personal Rule of Charles I is also known as the Eleven Years' Tyranny
• What were the key factors leading to the dissolution of Parliament in 1629?

  1️⃣ Religious Disagreements

  2️⃣ Financial Tensions

  3️⃣ Political Disputes
• During the Personal Rule, William Laud was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
• Match the religious faction with their beliefs:

  High Anglicans ↔️ Emphasis on sacraments and traditions

  Puritans ↔️ Simpler worship and personal piety

  Presbyterians ↔️ Governance by elders, less hierarchy
• William Laud was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury to enforce stricter liturgical practices
• Charles I justified his rule by invoking the Divine Right of Kings
• The dissolution of Parliament in 1629 was a direct cause of Charles I's Personal Rule.
• During the Personal Rule, Charles I appointed William Laud as Archbishop of Canterbury
• The First Bishops' War was caused by Charles I's attempt to enforce Anglican practices in Scotland.
• What was the most controversial financial policy during Charles I's Personal Rule?

  Ship Money
• Ship Money was initially levied on coastal counties for naval defense.
• Ship Money was legal because it was approved by Parliament.

  False
• Who challenged the legality of Ship Money in court?

  John Hampden
• The First Bishops' War was a conflict between Charles I and the Scottish Covenanters.
• The First Bishops' War was caused by Charles I's attempt to enforce Anglican practices in Scotland.
• What treaty ended the First Bishops' War?

  Treaty of Berwick
• Charles I called the Short Parliament in April 1640.
• Why did Charles I call the Short Parliament?

  To suppress the Scottish rebellion
• The Short Parliament granted Charles I the funding he needed to suppress the Scottish rebellion.

  False
• Match the factor with its description during the Personal Rule:

  Religious Disagreements ↔️ High Anglicanism vs. Puritan MPs

  Financial Tensions ↔️ Parliament refused concessions

  Political Disputes ↔️ Parliament sought to limit authority
• Charles I justified his rule using the Divine Right of Kings.
• Religious disagreements were a major factor in the Dissolution of Parliament in 1629.
• What political concept did Parliament seek to limit during the Dissolution of 1629?

  Royal prerogative
• Order the factors leading to the Dissolution of Parliament in 1629:

  1️⃣ Religious Disagreements

  2️⃣ Financial Tensions

  3️⃣ Political Disputes
• The Dissolution of Parliament in 1629 led to Charles I governing without parliamentary approval.
• Ship Money was justified by Charles I as necessary for national security.
• What was Tonnage and Poundage based on during the Personal Rule?

  Traditional prerogative rights
• The Distraint of Knighthood raised significant revenue for Charles I.

  False
• Who was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury by Charles I to enforce High Anglicanism?

  William Laud
• High Anglicanism emphasized church authority and rituals.
• What religious faction did Charles I's religious policies favor during the Personal Rule (1629-1640)?

  High Anglicanism
• William Laud was appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury to enforce Charles I's religious policies.
• Match the religious faction with its belief:

  High Anglicans ↔️ Emphasis on sacraments

  Puritans ↔️ Simpler worship

  Presbyterians ↔️ Governance by elders
• Puritans believed in simpler worship and personal piety
• What type of church governance did Presbyterians advocate?

  Governance by elders
• The imposition of the Anglican prayer book in Scotland triggered the Scottish Covenanters Rebellion in 1638.