Why Did Charles I Move Towards Popery
Charles I began to move towards “popery” through his backing of William Laud, the archbishop of Canterbury, in imposing ornate ceremonies into the Church of England (The Making of the West 515). The harsh treatment of his opposition, Puritan critics, was not received well.
After refusing to “call Parliament into session” until 1640, the divide between Puritans, who controlled Parliament and Charles I grew (The Making of the West 514). The Puritans feared the reinstatement of Catholicism.
Although Parliament and the army were divided between Presbyterians and Independents, the Independents were able to forcefully create a Rump Parliament and proceeded to give Charles I the death sentence.
After Oliver Cromwell’s death, the newest threats
to Parliament became Charles II and then his brother James II. They threatened to force Catholicism on the people which prompted the Glorious Revolution in 1689. The belief that the king would force Catholicism on the people created disunity and conflict between the king and Parliament.
After refusing to “call Parliament into session” until 1640, the divide between Puritans, who controlled Parliament and Charles I grew (The Making of the West 514). The Puritans feared the reinstatement of Catholicism.
Although Parliament and the army were divided between Presbyterians and Independents, the Independents were able to forcefully create a Rump Parliament and proceeded to give Charles I the death sentence.
After Oliver Cromwell’s death, the newest threats
to Parliament became Charles II and then his brother James II. They threatened to force Catholicism on the people which prompted the Glorious Revolution in 1689. The belief that the king would force Catholicism on the people created disunity and conflict between the king and Parliament.