Did the actions of King Charles I cause the English Civil War?

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Selected thesis

The actions of King Charles I caused the English Civil War.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Charles I forced people to follow unpopular religious rules.

  • Pro claim 2

    Under the martial law imposed by Charles I, people were forced to pay unfair taxes.

  • Con claim 1

    Society was divided because of disagreements between different social classes.

  • Con claim 2

    The Long Parliament Act made it hard for the King and Parliament to work together.