Charles I's reign from 1600 to 1649 was marked by conflicts over taxation and religion, leading to the English Civil War. His personal rule and dismissal of parliament raised tensions, culminating in his trial and execution for treason in January 1649. The document outlines key political events, including battles and legislative changes, that shaped this turbulent period in English history.

1. Charles The First (1600 – 1649)

2. The levying of taxes without Parliament’s consent Religious conflicts

3. Henrietta Maria of France

4. Early reign – foreign policy : The Thirty ears’ War Declared war in Spain

5. Parliament – attack on the Spanish Fleets Charles – action on the continent

6. Personal Rule The eleven years of Tyranny 1629 – The second session of the Parliament Tonnage and poundage issue

7. « … be reputed a betrayer of the liberties of England , and an enemy at the same. »

8. Economic policy: distraint of Knigthhood Ship money

9. Religious Conflicts To move the Church of England away Dissmising non – conformist clergymenand closing Puritan organisations

10. William Laud

11. Short Parliament – may 1640 The reason – to gain money

12. Long Parliament – November 1640 under the leadership of John Pym. Against innovations in religion and the tyranny of Charles’ advisor.

13. The Irish VS Protestant English rule – strengthening of the tense

14. The Militia Bill – to restrict the King’s control of the army

15. English Civil War 1642 Battle of Edghill Battle of Naseby

16. The idea of trying a King 20 of January 1649: Trial on charges of high treason and other high crimes

17. Charles refused to enter 3 pleas – Charles’ s death warrant was signed on 29 of January 1649

18. Execution – 30 Of January 1649 Charles was buried on 7 February 1649 in St. George’s Chapel