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What was the main cause of the disputes between Charles I and the English Parliament?
Concern among some MPs about his plans to make England a Catholic country again
What action did Charles take in response to Parliament's increasing criticism of his decision making and policies in 1629?
He dissolved Parliament and ruled without them
What did Charles believe about his authority as the king of England?
He believed in the Divine Right of Kings
What was the consequence of Charles' refusal to criticize the Duke of Buckingham after a failed naval battle against the Spanish at Cadiz?
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Why was William Laud's appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury unpopular?
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Why did the Scottish Puritans riot in 1637?
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Why did Parliament place heavy demands on Charles when he urgently needed money to fight Scotland?
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What was the outcome of the Parliament's vote on the Grand Remonstrance in December 1641?
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What led to Charles attempting to arrest 5 MPs in January 1642?
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What action did Charles take in August 1642, indicating his response to Parliament's demands?
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