Charles I: Personal Rule and Political Breakdown, 1629–40 (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Personal Rule time period
Personal Rule time period
1629-1640, Charles I ruled without Parliament
Absolute monarchy key features
Absolute monarchy key features
Legal power centralized, reduced local independence, bureaucracy
Ship Money significance
Ship Money significance
Tax extended by Charles, similar to James I's impositions
Charles's court style
Charles's court style
Dignified formality, limited access, strict behaviour code
Charles's self-image qualities
Charles's self-image qualities
Reserved, dignified, aloof, personally chaste
Main religious fear during Personal Rule
Main religious fear during Personal Rule
Catholics in power positions, undermining true religion
Archbishop Laud's rumoured offer
Archbishop Laud's rumoured offer
Cardinal's hat from the Pope himself
Charles's dangerous personality traits
Charles's dangerous personality traits
Naivety and determination combined
Charles's response to opposition
Charles's response to opposition
Vindictive punishments of those who opposed him
Charles's character paradox
Charles's character paradox
Not autocrat by belief but autocratic in temperament