Question

What was the main cause of the English Civil War in 1642?

Answer 1

The main cause of the English Civil War in 1642 was the never-ending argument between King Charles X and the Parliament. King Charles was arrogant and conceited which eventually lead to his demise. Both parties had their own principles about religion and money. During the heat of discussions, King Charles never listened and made decisions all by himself, which seemed like he was ruling out the powers of Parliament.

This rift between the King and the Parliament resulted to a war that divided the country. King Charles X’s famous enemy in parliament was Oliver Cromwell, one of the persons who signed his death warrant in the year 1649.