Asked by Raisa Norton on Sep 26, 2024
What led to a constitutional crisis in England in 1640?
A) Charles I imposed Catholicism on all of England,Scotland,and Ireland.
B) Charles I defied Parliament and disbanded it after less than two months.
C) Charles I abdicated his throne and returned to Scotland.
D) Charles I entered into a treaty with France allowing the French king to rule England after the death of Charles I.
E) Charles I refused to disband Parliament,requiring it to remain in London for eleven years.
Constitutional Crisis
A situation that arises when there is a serious disagreement about the interpretation or application of a constitution, leading to a standoff between different branches of government or levels of authority.
Charles I
A 17th-century king of England, Scotland, and Ireland, whose conflicts with parliament led to the English Civil War and ultimately his execution in 1649.
- Recognize the causes and outcomes of constitutional crises and rebellions against monarchial decisions in England and Scotland.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the causes and outcomes of constitutional crises and rebellions against monarchial decisions in England and Scotland.