The Early Reign of Charles I, 1625–27 (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Charles I's position before Henry's death
Charles I's position before Henry's death
Second son, overlooked and unprepared for kingship
Year Henry died leaving Charles as heir
Year Henry died leaving Charles as heir
1612 (when Charles was 12)
Charles I's main character flaws
Charles I's main character flaws
Shy, lacked confidence, relied excessively on advisers
Charles's most influential early adviser
Charles's most influential early adviser
Duke of Buckingham
Tonnage and Poundage definition
Tonnage and Poundage definition
Customs duties traditionally granted to monarchs for life
Parliament's 1625 Tonnage & Poundage decision
Parliament's 1625 Tonnage & Poundage decision
Granted 1 year only (not lifetime) - unprecedented insult
Cadiz expedition outcome (1625)
Cadiz expedition outcome (1625)
Disastrous failure, poorly planned and supplied
Henrietta Maria's identity
Henrietta Maria's identity
Catholic French princess; Charles's wife (negotiated 1624)
Why Charles dissolved Parliament in 1626
Why Charles dissolved Parliament in 1626
To protect Buckingham from impeachment
La Rochelle expedition failure (1627)
La Rochelle expedition failure (1627)
Failed due to inadequate planning