Causes for English civil war

Charles was arrogant and conceited and would not listen to opinions of others

Political

Parliaments sent Charles a list of complaints. He objected and with an army of 300 tried to arrest five leading members of parliament

Political

Charles spent a great deal of money on works of art and should have set a better example at a time in England faced financial difficulties

Economical

Charles believed in the divine right of kings He thought he had absolute authority to run the country as he wished

Political

Charles had too many favourites the court he only listened to their advice

Political

Parliament has become more powerful under the tudors they wanted to keep their increasing power believing Parliament should have a say in how the country was run rather than a king making all the decisions

Political

Charles went to war with Spain and lost

Political and economical

Charles made William Laud Archbishop of Canterbury. Laud did not like puritans

Religious

Charles married a Catholic princess from France Henrietta Maria, Parliament disliked as the country had become more puritan Elizabeth rule

Religious

Lord changed the Church of England services, he introduced statues music and candles that the puritans hated. He forced changes on the Scottish church many Scots were puritans

Religious

Many feared that Charles's children were being brought up as Roman Catholics

Religious

The Scots went to war with England due to religious changes Charles had no money or army to fight

Religious and economical

There was a catholic rebellion in Ireland. Parliament refuse to give Charles an army. Charles saw this treason and raised an army to fight Parliament. Due to his belief in the divine right of kings Charles believed Parliament must give money to fight wars

Religious political and economical