Why did the Civil War break out in 1642?

In this lesson, we will explore how the Thirty Years War caused Charles I many problems as he first came to the throne.

In this lesson, we will investigate how Charles I lost further support through ship money and Laud's reforms.

In this lesson, we will learn how Laud's reforms caused the Bishops' Wars and further tensions between the King and Parliament.

In this lesson, we will look at the ways in which Parliament tried to get revenge against Charles I once his personal rule ended.

In this lesson, we will learn how the Irish Rebellion and Great Remonstrance caused the relationship between King and Parliament to break down for the last time.

In this lesson, we we will learn how historians have debated the causes of the Civil War before reaching our own judgements.