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An experiment in Absolutism, 1629–1640
the origins of the English Civil War, 1625–1642: An experiment in Absolutism, 1629–1640
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AqaA LevelHistory2E The English Revolution, 1625–1660
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An experiment in Absolutism, 1629–16404 objectives
- Charles I’s Personal Rule: his chief ministers; methods of government; financial policies and the reaction against them.
- Religious issues: Laud and Arminianism in England and Scotland; the growth of opposition from Puritans.
- Political issues: the role of Wentworth; policies in Ireland and England; the reactions against the Crown; demands for the recall of Parliament.
- Radicalism, dissent and the approach of war: the spread of religious radicalism; the Scottish Covenant and the Bishops' War; the Pacification of Berwick; the second Bishops' war.
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Personal RuleRoyal PrerogativePuritanismArminianismAbsolutismThoroughRadicalism
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- Use Specific Examples: When discussing Charles I's policies, always include specific examples such as Ship Money or the roles of Wentworth and Laud.
- Focus on the interplay of religion and politics: When answering questions about the 1630s, emphasize how religious changes influenced political tensions and conflicts.
Common mistakes
- Confusing Personal Rule with the Long Parliament: Focus on the specific timeframe and policies of Personal Rule (1629-1640) and distinguish them from the events that occurred after Parliament was recalled in 1640.
- Confusing Arminianism with Puritanism: Remember that Arminianism supports a more ceremonial and hierarchical church structure, while Puritanism advocates for a simpler, more direct form of worship.
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