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ESSAY PLAN- Charles' untrustworthiness in the years 1640-42 was the main reason for the outbreak of war between Crown and Parliament in 1642’. To what extent do you agree?
A detailed 2 page essay plan assessing the causes for the outbreak of the civil war in 1642. It covers Charles' untrustworthiness as a factor, Pym's religious radicalism and Pym's political radicalism.
‘Charles’ untrustworthiness in the years 1640-42 was the main reason for the outbreak of
war between Crown and Parliament in 1642’. To what extent do you agree?
Intro: Charles’ untrustworthiness cannot be ignored as a cause of war, as there had to be
hostility on both sides for war to break out. However, it was far more the political radicalism
of Pym and his followers which caused war, such as the issuing of the Grand
Remonstrance and the execution of Strafford which led to war, as these actions
simultaneously pushed Charles away from ever being able to concede to their demands
again, damaging relations massively, and created divisions within Parliament because of
their radical nature, facilitating the creation of a Royalist party.
Agree- Charles’ untrustworthiness
• In the years 1640-42, there were a number of times where Charles proved his
untrustworthiness to Parliament and the English people, which undoubtedly led to a
deterioration between Crown and Parliament resulting in the eventual outbreak of war.
• Army Plot April 1641; Pym released news that the King had been secretly in
communication with Army officers and planning to have the Army march to London in
order to free Strafford from the tower of London and dissolve Parliament.
• Outbreak of war: This increased the likelihood of war mostly because it facilitated the
signing of the Bill of Attainder, persuading both Lords and the King to sign it and
condemn Strafford to his death. The execution of Strafford was a key turning point in the
breakdown of relations between C and P, with C never forgiving P, and it also persuaded
some MPs to move to C’s side because of the execution of a man with unconvincing
evidence.
• Charles’ Scottish Visit Autumn 1641; Charles visited Scotland to try and persuade the
Scots to remove their army from the north by making concessions to the covenanters
and meeting with Scottish Parliament- English Parl wanted this as they felt the cost of
paying the Scot Army was outweighing the advantages and causing resentment because
of taxes. However, when C was there he also plotted to exploit the divisions within the
Scottish nobility- he promoted the Earl of Montrose, who was becoming alienated from
the Covenanter cause, and plotted to arrest the Ear of Argyll and Hamilton, committed
Covenanters.
• Outbreak of war: Proved C was untrustworthy, again, and prevented the establishment of
a harmonious relationship with the Scots. Angered MPs who wanted good relationship
and were not consulted- more coming to support Pym out of anger at Charles.
• The attempted arrest of the Five MPs Jan 1642; Charles marches into Parliament,
surrounded by armed guards, and demands the speaker point out 5 MPs; John Pym,
Denzil Holles, Arthur Haselrig, William Strode and John Hampden. He had a warrant for
their arrest. The five MPs had been warned however, and had fled down the Thames to a
safe house.
• Outbreak of war: Made war inevitable; radical MPs and London Mob outraged- Charles
is forced to flee London as it becomes too unsafe for him and his family, with the mob
building barricades and getting ready to fight. This emboldens the mob and makes
communications between Charles and Parliament virtually impossible- complete
breakdown in relations, war became unavoidable. Solidified support for Pym and his
cause as the 5 MPs were hailed as heroes- meant he had enough support to fight a war.
Disagree- Pym and his supporters religious radicalism
• England in 1640: despite growing radicalism and puritanism, the majority of England was
still very traditional in 1640, with order, hierarchy and divine right being respected and
accepted and even welcomed. The growing religious radicalism was seen as a threat to
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