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Charles I’s Personal Rule: his chief ministers; methods of government; financial policies and the reaction against them.
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An experiment in Absolutism, 1629–1640
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Charles I’s Personal Rule: his chief ministers; methods of government; financial policies and the reaction against them
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Which of the following was a key financial policy implemented by Charles I during his Personal Rule?
Direct answer
Ship Money was a tax that Charles I imposed to raise funds without Parliament's consent.
Key terms
- Personal Rule: The period from 1629 to 1640 when Charles I ruled without calling Parliament.
- Royal Prerogative: The powers exercised by the monarch without the consent of Parliament.
Common trap
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.
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