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Don’t Lose Your Head!Charles I Game

Don’t Lose Your Head!Charles I Game

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Background: In 1649, the King of England, Charles I, was beheaded.Background: In 1649, the King of England, Charles I, was beheaded.

Since 1642, he had been involved in a bitter Since 1642, he had been involved in a bitter Civil War with Parliament. In this game you Civil War with Parliament. In this game you will take the role of King Charles, and will will take the role of King Charles, and will make a number of decisions about how to run make a number of decisions about how to run your country. After making each decision you your country. After making each decision you will be told what the result of it was, and how will be told what the result of it was, and how it compares to what Charles really did.it compares to what Charles really did.

Since 1642, he had been involved in a bitter Since 1642, he had been involved in a bitter Civil War with Parliament. In this game you Civil War with Parliament. In this game you will take the role of King Charles, and will will take the role of King Charles, and will make a number of decisions about how to run make a number of decisions about how to run your country. After making each decision you your country. After making each decision you will be told what the result of it was, and how will be told what the result of it was, and how it compares to what Charles really did.it compares to what Charles really did.

Question 1: What is Your Attitude Toward Parliament?

Question 1: What is Your Attitude Toward Parliament?

It is 1625. You have just become It is 1625. You have just become King, and it is time to make up King, and it is time to make up your first speech to Parliament. your first speech to Parliament. You realize that Parliament is You realize that Parliament is very important for your power, very important for your power, because it raises money for you because it raises money for you in the form of taxes. Crowds in the form of taxes. Crowds cheer as you make your way cheer as you make your way into the Palace of Westminster, into the Palace of Westminster, dressed in all your robes of dressed in all your robes of state. The House of Commons state. The House of Commons all stand up as you enter, and all stand up as you enter, and you take your seat at the far end you take your seat at the far end of the Chamber. Everyone else of the Chamber. Everyone else sits down and waits in silence to sits down and waits in silence to hear what you have to say.hear what you have to say.

It is 1625. You have just become It is 1625. You have just become King, and it is time to make up King, and it is time to make up your first speech to Parliament. your first speech to Parliament. You realize that Parliament is You realize that Parliament is very important for your power, very important for your power, because it raises money for you because it raises money for you in the form of taxes. Crowds in the form of taxes. Crowds cheer as you make your way cheer as you make your way into the Palace of Westminster, into the Palace of Westminster, dressed in all your robes of dressed in all your robes of state. The House of Commons state. The House of Commons all stand up as you enter, and all stand up as you enter, and you take your seat at the far end you take your seat at the far end of the Chamber. Everyone else of the Chamber. Everyone else sits down and waits in silence to sits down and waits in silence to hear what you have to say.hear what you have to say.

What is the main message of your speech likely to be?

What is the main message of your speech likely to be?

Option I: “I have been chosen by God to rule Option I: “I have been chosen by God to rule this country, and it is the duty of Parliament to this country, and it is the duty of Parliament to obey my orders so that the county can be obey my orders so that the county can be strong and unified.”strong and unified.”

Option 2: “I have been given this job by the Option 2: “I have been given this job by the people of Kingdom, and I plan to reach all my people of Kingdom, and I plan to reach all my decisions after discussing the options with decisions after discussing the options with Parliament- even if this means that things get Parliament- even if this means that things get done more slowly.”done more slowly.”

Option I: “I have been chosen by God to rule Option I: “I have been chosen by God to rule this country, and it is the duty of Parliament to this country, and it is the duty of Parliament to obey my orders so that the county can be obey my orders so that the county can be strong and unified.”strong and unified.”

Option 2: “I have been given this job by the Option 2: “I have been given this job by the people of Kingdom, and I plan to reach all my people of Kingdom, and I plan to reach all my decisions after discussing the options with decisions after discussing the options with Parliament- even if this means that things get Parliament- even if this means that things get done more slowly.”done more slowly.”

Option 1 Option 2

Option 1Option 1

Parliament is not very impressed with Parliament is not very impressed with your speech, which seems your speech, which seems

unnecessarily aggressive. There are unnecessarily aggressive. There are lots of mumbles of discontent as you lots of mumbles of discontent as you march out. You may be storing up march out. You may be storing up

problems for the future!problems for the future!The likelihood of Civil War rises by 20%The likelihood of Civil War rises by 20%

What really happened? What really happened?

Parliament is not very impressed with Parliament is not very impressed with your speech, which seems your speech, which seems

unnecessarily aggressive. There are unnecessarily aggressive. There are lots of mumbles of discontent as you lots of mumbles of discontent as you march out. You may be storing up march out. You may be storing up

problems for the future!problems for the future!The likelihood of Civil War rises by 20%The likelihood of Civil War rises by 20%

What really happened? What really happened? What ReallyHappened?

Option 2Option 2

Parliament is very impressed with your Parliament is very impressed with your speech. You seem to be a King who speech. You seem to be a King who

respects them and they just hope that respects them and they just hope that you will stick by your promises. you will stick by your promises.

Well done - the chances of Civil War do Well done - the chances of Civil War do not rise at all!not rise at all!

What really happened?What really happened?

Parliament is very impressed with your Parliament is very impressed with your speech. You seem to be a King who speech. You seem to be a King who

respects them and they just hope that respects them and they just hope that you will stick by your promises. you will stick by your promises.

Well done - the chances of Civil War do Well done - the chances of Civil War do not rise at all!not rise at all!

What really happened?What really happened?What Really Happened?

Question 1: What Really Happened?


In reality, Charles said that he had been In reality, Charles said that he had been chosen by God to rule the country, and that chosen by God to rule the country, and that it was the duty of Parliament to obey his it was the duty of Parliament to obey his orders so that the country could be strong orders so that the country could be strong and united. He called this idea "and united. He called this idea "Divine Divine RightRight" - in other words, a right given by " - in other words, a right given by God.God.

In reality, Charles said that he had been In reality, Charles said that he had been chosen by God to rule the country, and that chosen by God to rule the country, and that it was the duty of Parliament to obey his it was the duty of Parliament to obey his orders so that the country could be strong orders so that the country could be strong and united. He called this idea "and united. He called this idea "Divine Divine RightRight" - in other words, a right given by " - in other words, a right given by God.God.

Question 2: A Royal Marriage?

Question 2: A Royal Marriage?

Following your speech to Following your speech to Parliament, you get down to the Parliament, you get down to the everyday business of everyday business of government, which you find very government, which you find very tiring.Your best friend, the Duke tiring.Your best friend, the Duke of Buckingham (a former of Buckingham (a former favorite of your father), notices favorite of your father), notices how worn out you are and takes how worn out you are and takes you out for the day horse-riding you out for the day horse-riding (right).Eventually, you are deep (right).Eventually, you are deep in the countryside and you stop in the countryside and you stop for a bite to eat. Climbing off his for a bite to eat. Climbing off his horse, Buckingham passes you horse, Buckingham passes you his drinking flask and asks if you his drinking flask and asks if you have given any more thought to have given any more thought to getting married now that you are getting married now that you are King. What do you say?King. What do you say?

Following your speech to Following your speech to Parliament, you get down to the Parliament, you get down to the everyday business of everyday business of government, which you find very government, which you find very tiring.Your best friend, the Duke tiring.Your best friend, the Duke of Buckingham (a former of Buckingham (a former favorite of your father), notices favorite of your father), notices how worn out you are and takes how worn out you are and takes you out for the day horse-riding you out for the day horse-riding (right).Eventually, you are deep (right).Eventually, you are deep in the countryside and you stop in the countryside and you stop for a bite to eat. Climbing off his for a bite to eat. Climbing off his horse, Buckingham passes you horse, Buckingham passes you his drinking flask and asks if you his drinking flask and asks if you have given any more thought to have given any more thought to getting married now that you are getting married now that you are King. What do you say?King. What do you say?

Question 2: A Royal Marriage?Question 2: A Royal Marriage?

What do you say?What do you say?Option 1: I'll marry an English Protestant, so Option 1: I'll marry an English Protestant, so

that Parliament can see that I am reliable and that Parliament can see that I am reliable and trustworthy."trustworthy."

Option 2: "I plan to stay single. Children could Option 2: "I plan to stay single. Children could grow up and maybe steal my throne.”grow up and maybe steal my throne.”

Option 3: "I'll marry a French Catholic, so that Option 3: "I'll marry a French Catholic, so that Parliament can see that I am friendly to all Parliament can see that I am friendly to all religions and countries."religions and countries."

What do you say?What do you say?Option 1: I'll marry an English Protestant, so Option 1: I'll marry an English Protestant, so

that Parliament can see that I am reliable and that Parliament can see that I am reliable and trustworthy."trustworthy."

Option 2: "I plan to stay single. Children could Option 2: "I plan to stay single. Children could grow up and maybe steal my throne.”grow up and maybe steal my throne.”

Option 3: "I'll marry a French Catholic, so that Option 3: "I'll marry a French Catholic, so that Parliament can see that I am friendly to all Parliament can see that I am friendly to all religions and countries."religions and countries."

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

Option 1: Marry a ProtestantOption 1: Marry a Protestant

This is probably the most sensible option. This is probably the most sensible option. Catholic countries won't be happy, but Catholic countries won't be happy, but at least your own Parliament will be at least your own Parliament will be convinced that you can be relied upon convinced that you can be relied upon to protect the Church of England. to protect the Church of England. Puritans too are less likely to be Puritans too are less likely to be angered by this policy.Well done - the angered by this policy.Well done - the chances of Civil War have not risen!chances of Civil War have not risen!

This is probably the most sensible option. This is probably the most sensible option. Catholic countries won't be happy, but Catholic countries won't be happy, but at least your own Parliament will be at least your own Parliament will be convinced that you can be relied upon convinced that you can be relied upon to protect the Church of England. to protect the Church of England. Puritans too are less likely to be Puritans too are less likely to be angered by this policy.Well done - the angered by this policy.Well done - the chances of Civil War have not risen!chances of Civil War have not risen!

What Really Happened?

Option 2: Don’t MarryOption 2: Don’t Marry

This might be a sensible option in the short This might be a sensible option in the short term, but in the long term it means that the term, but in the long term it means that the country will face all sorts of problems about country will face all sorts of problems about finding a new King after you are gone. When finding a new King after you are gone. When members of Parliament (MPs) get to hear of members of Parliament (MPs) get to hear of your decision they are very worried - a lot of your decision they are very worried - a lot of them can remember the problems created by them can remember the problems created by Elizabeth's refusal to marry.The likelihood of Elizabeth's refusal to marry.The likelihood of Civil War rises by 5%.Civil War rises by 5%.

This might be a sensible option in the short This might be a sensible option in the short term, but in the long term it means that the term, but in the long term it means that the country will face all sorts of problems about country will face all sorts of problems about finding a new King after you are gone. When finding a new King after you are gone. When members of Parliament (MPs) get to hear of members of Parliament (MPs) get to hear of your decision they are very worried - a lot of your decision they are very worried - a lot of them can remember the problems created by them can remember the problems created by Elizabeth's refusal to marry.The likelihood of Elizabeth's refusal to marry.The likelihood of Civil War rises by 5%.Civil War rises by 5%.

What ReallyHappened?

Option 3: Marry a French Catholic

Option 3: Marry a French Catholic

This is not a very wise choice. Parliament This is not a very wise choice. Parliament is absolutely appalled that their King is is absolutely appalled that their King is getting married to a CATHOLIC! They getting married to a CATHOLIC! They are incredibly suspicious that you are are incredibly suspicious that you are maybe a Catholic yourself, and will be maybe a Catholic yourself, and will be keeping a very close eye on you from keeping a very close eye on you from now on...The likelihood of Civil War now on...The likelihood of Civil War rises by 10%!rises by 10%!

This is not a very wise choice. Parliament This is not a very wise choice. Parliament is absolutely appalled that their King is is absolutely appalled that their King is getting married to a CATHOLIC! They getting married to a CATHOLIC! They are incredibly suspicious that you are are incredibly suspicious that you are maybe a Catholic yourself, and will be maybe a Catholic yourself, and will be keeping a very close eye on you from keeping a very close eye on you from now on...The likelihood of Civil War now on...The likelihood of Civil War rises by 10%!rises by 10%!


Question 2: What REALLY Happened?


Charles not only married a Charles not only married a CATHOLIC, but a CATHOLIC, but a FRENCH one! This was FRENCH one! This was not popular at all in not popular at all in Parliament. Parliament. Many Many people thought that people thought that maybe Charles himself maybe Charles himself was a secret Catholic. was a secret Catholic. The new Queen's name The new Queen's name was was Henrietta MariaHenrietta Maria (shown here with her (shown here with her son, the future Charles son, the future Charles II).II).

Charles not only married a Charles not only married a CATHOLIC, but a CATHOLIC, but a FRENCH one! This was FRENCH one! This was not popular at all in not popular at all in Parliament. Parliament. Many Many people thought that people thought that maybe Charles himself maybe Charles himself was a secret Catholic. was a secret Catholic. The new Queen's name The new Queen's name was was Henrietta MariaHenrietta Maria (shown here with her (shown here with her son, the future Charles son, the future Charles II).II).

Question 3: Should you Hand Buckingham

over to Parliament?

Question 3: Should you Hand Buckingham

over to Parliament?Following your wedding, your BFF Buckingham tells you Following your wedding, your BFF Buckingham tells you

of his exciting (but expensive) plan to attack the of his exciting (but expensive) plan to attack the Spanish with a fleet of ships. You love the idea, and Spanish with a fleet of ships. You love the idea, and although Parliament is not very keen, it eventually although Parliament is not very keen, it eventually gives you the money for the operation. Buckingham gives you the money for the operation. Buckingham sets off, but within a few days you get reports that he sets off, but within a few days you get reports that he has made a complete pig's ear of the whole thing. has made a complete pig's ear of the whole thing. Some ships have been sunk by the Spanish galleons, Some ships have been sunk by the Spanish galleons, many men have been killed, and Buckingham is many men have been killed, and Buckingham is sailing back to England in disgrace. Parliament is sailing back to England in disgrace. Parliament is furious, and is demanding that Buckingham be put furious, and is demanding that Buckingham be put into prison as soon as he gets back.into prison as soon as he gets back.

Following your wedding, your BFF Buckingham tells you Following your wedding, your BFF Buckingham tells you of his exciting (but expensive) plan to attack the of his exciting (but expensive) plan to attack the Spanish with a fleet of ships. You love the idea, and Spanish with a fleet of ships. You love the idea, and although Parliament is not very keen, it eventually although Parliament is not very keen, it eventually gives you the money for the operation. Buckingham gives you the money for the operation. Buckingham sets off, but within a few days you get reports that he sets off, but within a few days you get reports that he has made a complete pig's ear of the whole thing. has made a complete pig's ear of the whole thing. Some ships have been sunk by the Spanish galleons, Some ships have been sunk by the Spanish galleons, many men have been killed, and Buckingham is many men have been killed, and Buckingham is sailing back to England in disgrace. Parliament is sailing back to England in disgrace. Parliament is furious, and is demanding that Buckingham be put furious, and is demanding that Buckingham be put into prison as soon as he gets back.into prison as soon as he gets back.

Question 3: Should you hand Buckingham over to

Parliament?

Question 3: Should you hand Buckingham over to

Parliament?Option 1: Agree to Parliament's demands. Option 1: Agree to Parliament's demands.

Buckingham messed it up, and should Buckingham messed it up, and should pay the penalty!pay the penalty!

Option 2: Refuse to punish Buckingham, Option 2: Refuse to punish Buckingham, who is a loyal friend. Instead, put some who is a loyal friend. Instead, put some MP's in prison to show who is the real MP's in prison to show who is the real boss around here.boss around here.

Option 3: Send Buckingham to court and Option 3: Send Buckingham to court and let them decide what should be done.let them decide what should be done.

Option 1: Agree to Parliament's demands. Option 1: Agree to Parliament's demands. Buckingham messed it up, and should Buckingham messed it up, and should pay the penalty!pay the penalty!

Option 2: Refuse to punish Buckingham, Option 2: Refuse to punish Buckingham, who is a loyal friend. Instead, put some who is a loyal friend. Instead, put some MP's in prison to show who is the real MP's in prison to show who is the real boss around here.boss around here.

Option 3: Send Buckingham to court and Option 3: Send Buckingham to court and let them decide what should be done.let them decide what should be done.


Option 1: Option 1:

You do not rate very highly as a friend, You do not rate very highly as a friend, but at least you are realistic. By but at least you are realistic. By sacrificing Buckingham you are able to sacrificing Buckingham you are able to distance yourself from his failure and distance yourself from his failure and not take too much blame.not take too much blame.

You avoid civil war with 0% raise… You avoid civil war with 0% raise…

You do not rate very highly as a friend, You do not rate very highly as a friend, but at least you are realistic. By but at least you are realistic. By sacrificing Buckingham you are able to sacrificing Buckingham you are able to distance yourself from his failure and distance yourself from his failure and not take too much blame.not take too much blame.

You avoid civil war with 0% raise… You avoid civil war with 0% raise…


Option 2:Option 2:

Buckingham breathes a sigh of relief, but Buckingham breathes a sigh of relief, but Parliament is absolutely outraged by Parliament is absolutely outraged by your behavior.your behavior.

The likelihood of Civil War rises by 10%.The likelihood of Civil War rises by 10%.

Buckingham breathes a sigh of relief, but Buckingham breathes a sigh of relief, but Parliament is absolutely outraged by Parliament is absolutely outraged by your behavior.your behavior.



Option 3: Option 3:

A clever move, in a way - you avoid siding A clever move, in a way - you avoid siding either with Buckingham or Parliament. either with Buckingham or Parliament. However, neither side is happy with However, neither side is happy with this. It looks like you haven't got the this. It looks like you haven't got the guts to decide what should be done for guts to decide what should be done for yourself.yourself.


A clever move, in a way - you avoid siding A clever move, in a way - you avoid siding either with Buckingham or Parliament. either with Buckingham or Parliament. However, neither side is happy with However, neither side is happy with this. It looks like you haven't got the this. It looks like you haven't got the guts to decide what should be done for guts to decide what should be done for yourself.yourself.



Question 3: What Really Happened?Question 3: What Really Happened?Charles stood by his friend. Charles stood by his friend.

This saved the life of This saved the life of Buckingham (right), but Buckingham (right), but Parliament was furious with Parliament was furious with the way that the King clearly the way that the King clearly didn't care about what it didn't care about what it wanted. In wanted. In the end, the end, Charles's support didn't save Charles's support didn't save Buckingham, who was Buckingham, who was assassinated a couple of assassinated a couple of years later. Charles was years later. Charles was deeply upset, but most MP's deeply upset, but most MP's were secretly glad that he were secretly glad that he was out of the picture at last.was out of the picture at last.

Charles stood by his friend. Charles stood by his friend. This saved the life of This saved the life of Buckingham (right), but Buckingham (right), but Parliament was furious with Parliament was furious with the way that the King clearly the way that the King clearly didn't care about what it didn't care about what it wanted. In wanted. In the end, the end, Charles's support didn't save Charles's support didn't save Buckingham, who was Buckingham, who was assassinated a couple of assassinated a couple of years later. Charles was years later. Charles was deeply upset, but most MP's deeply upset, but most MP's were secretly glad that he were secretly glad that he was out of the picture at last.was out of the picture at last.

Question 4: How Should You React to the Petition of Right?Question 4: How Should You React to the Petition of Right?

Following the disastrous Spanish campaign, Following the disastrous Spanish campaign, Parliament produces the the Parliament produces the the Petition of Petition of RightRight, which says that the King will have to , which says that the King will have to deal much more closely with Parliament in deal much more closely with Parliament in future and ask their permission before future and ask their permission before reaching any important decisions.reaching any important decisions.You initially You initially refuse to sign, but it becomes clear that if you refuse to sign, but it becomes clear that if you do not sign then Parliament will not be willing do not sign then Parliament will not be willing to give you any more money. What do you to give you any more money. What do you do?do?

Following the disastrous Spanish campaign, Following the disastrous Spanish campaign, Parliament produces the the Parliament produces the the Petition of Petition of RightRight, which says that the King will have to , which says that the King will have to deal much more closely with Parliament in deal much more closely with Parliament in future and ask their permission before future and ask their permission before reaching any important decisions.reaching any important decisions.You initially You initially refuse to sign, but it becomes clear that if you refuse to sign, but it becomes clear that if you do not sign then Parliament will not be willing do not sign then Parliament will not be willing to give you any more money. What do you to give you any more money. What do you do?do?

Question 4: Question 4: Option 1: Sign, but ignore it completely Option 1: Sign, but ignore it completely

afterwards - in this way Parliament will afterwards - in this way Parliament will feel successful but you will keep all your feel successful but you will keep all your power.power.

Option 2: Sign, and stick by it - Parliament Option 2: Sign, and stick by it - Parliament represents the people and you need represents the people and you need them on your side.them on your side.

Option 3: Send in your troops and make it Option 3: Send in your troops and make it clear that you will not be bullied by clear that you will not be bullied by these jumped-up nobodies.these jumped-up nobodies.

Option 1: Sign, but ignore it completely Option 1: Sign, but ignore it completely afterwards - in this way Parliament will afterwards - in this way Parliament will feel successful but you will keep all your feel successful but you will keep all your power.power.

Option 2: Sign, and stick by it - Parliament Option 2: Sign, and stick by it - Parliament represents the people and you need represents the people and you need them on your side.them on your side.

Option 3: Send in your troops and make it Option 3: Send in your troops and make it clear that you will not be bullied by clear that you will not be bullied by these jumped-up nobodies.these jumped-up nobodies.


Option 1: Option 1:

With a great show of reluctance, you sign With a great show of reluctance, you sign the the Petition of RightPetition of Right and then leave and then leave Parliament.They are very happy that Parliament.They are very happy that you have been prepared to compromise you have been prepared to compromise like this.It is only a matter of time, like this.It is only a matter of time, though, before they realize that you though, before they realize that you have no intention of sticking to the have no intention of sticking to the Petition... Petition...

The likelihood of Civil War rises by 5%!The likelihood of Civil War rises by 5%!

With a great show of reluctance, you sign With a great show of reluctance, you sign the the Petition of RightPetition of Right and then leave and then leave Parliament.They are very happy that Parliament.They are very happy that you have been prepared to compromise you have been prepared to compromise like this.It is only a matter of time, like this.It is only a matter of time, though, before they realize that you though, before they realize that you have no intention of sticking to the have no intention of sticking to the Petition... Petition...



Option 2:Option 2:

You sign the Petition, and stick by it.Many You sign the Petition, and stick by it.Many people are surprised that you give in so people are surprised that you give in so easily to the demands of Parliament, easily to the demands of Parliament, and think that you are a bit spineless. and think that you are a bit spineless. Parliament, though, is overjoyed.Parliament, though, is overjoyed.

It seems that you have managed to avoid It seems that you have managed to avoid leading the country any closer to Civil leading the country any closer to Civil War on this occasion - well done!War on this occasion - well done!

What really happened?What really happened?

You sign the Petition, and stick by it.Many You sign the Petition, and stick by it.Many people are surprised that you give in so people are surprised that you give in so easily to the demands of Parliament, easily to the demands of Parliament, and think that you are a bit spineless. and think that you are a bit spineless. Parliament, though, is overjoyed.Parliament, though, is overjoyed.

It seems that you have managed to avoid It seems that you have managed to avoid leading the country any closer to Civil leading the country any closer to Civil War on this occasion - well done!War on this occasion - well done!

What really happened?What really happened?What Really Happened?

Option 3: Option 3:

This does not do anything to improve your This does not do anything to improve your reputation. All you do is appear reputation. All you do is appear aggressive and bossy. The fact remains aggressive and bossy. The fact remains that Parliament is where you will get that Parliament is where you will get your money from, and you cannot afford your money from, and you cannot afford to anger them too much. he likelihood of to anger them too much. he likelihood of Civil War rises by 10%!Civil War rises by 10%!

The likelihood of Civil War rises by 10%!The likelihood of Civil War rises by 10%!What really happened?What really happened?

This does not do anything to improve your This does not do anything to improve your reputation. All you do is appear reputation. All you do is appear aggressive and bossy. The fact remains aggressive and bossy. The fact remains that Parliament is where you will get that Parliament is where you will get your money from, and you cannot afford your money from, and you cannot afford to anger them too much. he likelihood of to anger them too much. he likelihood of Civil War rises by 10%!Civil War rises by 10%!

The likelihood of Civil War rises by 10%!The likelihood of Civil War rises by 10%!What really happened?What really happened?




Charles signed the Petition of Right, but had no intention whatsoever of sticking to it.

Parliament soon realized this, and leading MP's like John Pym (right) now began to feel that Charles was not a man who could be trusted.

Charles DISOLVES Parliament temporarily

Charles signed the Petition of Right, but had no intention whatsoever of sticking to it.

Parliament soon realized this, and leading MP's like John Pym (right) now began to feel that Charles was not a man who could be trusted.

Charles DISOLVES Parliament temporarily

I can’t trust that Slimy Stuart! #He’s got to go

Question 5: A New Book of Common Prayer for Scotland?

Question 5: A New Book of Common Prayer for Scotland?

It is 1637.It is 1637.Archbishop Laud visits you in your palace, bringing with Archbishop Laud visits you in your palace, bringing with him a him a New Prayer BookNew Prayer Book which includes a few Catholic-style which includes a few Catholic-style touchestouches. "Your Majesty," he says, "with this book we could . "Your Majesty," he says, "with this book we could strengthen our Church by making it more decorative and strengthen our Church by making it more decorative and beautiful.”You are very interested, but become a bit concerned beautiful.”You are very interested, but become a bit concerned when Laud suggests that when Laud suggests that it should also be imposed in it should also be imposed in Scotland.Scotland."Surely that would be dangerous, Laud?" you "Surely that would be dangerous, Laud?" you say."Why?" he asks."say."Why?" he asks."Because the Scots are even stronger Because the Scots are even stronger Protestants than the English, and could react really badly. Protestants than the English, and could react really badly. Maybe we should just limit it to England for now"."But your Maybe we should just limit it to England for now"."But your Highness!" replies Laud, "If we don't impose it on the Scots, Highness!" replies Laud, "If we don't impose it on the Scots, then they would have a different religion to the rest of your then they would have a different religion to the rest of your Kingdom, which would never do!"You realize that what he says Kingdom, which would never do!"You realize that what he says also makes sense. What do you do?also makes sense. What do you do?

It is 1637.It is 1637.Archbishop Laud visits you in your palace, bringing with Archbishop Laud visits you in your palace, bringing with him a him a New Prayer BookNew Prayer Book which includes a few Catholic-style which includes a few Catholic-style touchestouches. "Your Majesty," he says, "with this book we could . "Your Majesty," he says, "with this book we could strengthen our Church by making it more decorative and strengthen our Church by making it more decorative and beautiful.”You are very interested, but become a bit concerned beautiful.”You are very interested, but become a bit concerned when Laud suggests that when Laud suggests that it should also be imposed in it should also be imposed in Scotland.Scotland."Surely that would be dangerous, Laud?" you "Surely that would be dangerous, Laud?" you say."Why?" he asks."say."Why?" he asks."Because the Scots are even stronger Because the Scots are even stronger Protestants than the English, and could react really badly. Protestants than the English, and could react really badly. Maybe we should just limit it to England for now"."But your Maybe we should just limit it to England for now"."But your Highness!" replies Laud, "If we don't impose it on the Scots, Highness!" replies Laud, "If we don't impose it on the Scots, then they would have a different religion to the rest of your then they would have a different religion to the rest of your Kingdom, which would never do!"You realize that what he says Kingdom, which would never do!"You realize that what he says also makes sense. What do you do?also makes sense. What do you do?

Question 5 Options: Question 5 Options:

Option 1: Don't impose it at all. The Scots Option 1: Don't impose it at all. The Scots could react really badly and you don't could react really badly and you don't want to risk it.want to risk it.

Option 2: Impose it quickly and firmly. If Option 2: Impose it quickly and firmly. If you don't, then England and Scotland you don't, then England and Scotland would have different religions, which would have different religions, which would never do.would never do.

Option 1: Don't impose it at all. The Scots Option 1: Don't impose it at all. The Scots could react really badly and you don't could react really badly and you don't want to risk it.want to risk it.

Option 2: Impose it quickly and firmly. If Option 2: Impose it quickly and firmly. If you don't, then England and Scotland you don't, then England and Scotland would have different religions, which would have different religions, which would never do.would never do.

Option 1 Option 2

Option 1: Option 1:

This makes sense in a way, although you This makes sense in a way, although you end up with England and Scotland end up with England and Scotland having different religions. It will not be having different religions. It will not be long before the Scots start pressing for long before the Scots start pressing for independence on other issues too.independence on other issues too.


This makes sense in a way, although you This makes sense in a way, although you end up with England and Scotland end up with England and Scotland having different religions. It will not be having different religions. It will not be long before the Scots start pressing for long before the Scots start pressing for independence on other issues too.independence on other issues too.



Option 2: Option 2:

Firmness can also be stubbornness. The Firmness can also be stubbornness. The Scots are furious at being told to use Scots are furious at being told to use what they see as a Catholic Prayer what they see as a Catholic Prayer Book, and start to rebel against you.Book, and start to rebel against you.

The likelihood of Civil War rises by 10%!The likelihood of Civil War rises by 10%!What REALLY happened?What REALLY happened?

Firmness can also be stubbornness. The Firmness can also be stubbornness. The Scots are furious at being told to use Scots are furious at being told to use what they see as a Catholic Prayer what they see as a Catholic Prayer Book, and start to rebel against you.Book, and start to rebel against you.

The likelihood of Civil War rises by 10%!The likelihood of Civil War rises by 10%!What REALLY happened?What REALLY happened?




Charles decided to impose Charles decided to impose the Prayer Book swiftly the Prayer Book swiftly and firmly in Scotland. and firmly in Scotland. This was a terrible This was a terrible mistake, as the Scots mistake, as the Scots were very strong were very strong Protestants and thought Protestants and thought that the book was a that the book was a piece of Catholic evil. piece of Catholic evil. When priests tried to When priests tried to read it out, there were read it out, there were riots.riots.

Charles decided to impose Charles decided to impose the Prayer Book swiftly the Prayer Book swiftly and firmly in Scotland. and firmly in Scotland. This was a terrible This was a terrible mistake, as the Scots mistake, as the Scots were very strong were very strong Protestants and thought Protestants and thought that the book was a that the book was a piece of Catholic evil. piece of Catholic evil. When priests tried to When priests tried to read it out, there were read it out, there were riots.riots.

Question 6: The Grand Remonstrance and the 5

Members

Question 6: The Grand Remonstrance and the 5

MembersIt is 1642. It is 1642. Parliament (who you took back) Parliament (who you took back)

recently passed the recently passed the Grand RemonstranceGrand Remonstrance, , which limited your powers still further. which limited your powers still further. However, it only just got through Parliament - However, it only just got through Parliament - 159 people voted in favor, but 148 voted 159 people voted in favor, but 148 voted against it. Many MP's are clearly coming over against it. Many MP's are clearly coming over to your side and think that Parliament is to your side and think that Parliament is getting too big for its boots. Some of your getting too big for its boots. Some of your advisors suggest that this is a good time to advisors suggest that this is a good time to arrest the leading arrest the leading Five MembersFive Members of of Parliament who are against you so that you Parliament who are against you so that you can get back in control. What do you say?can get back in control. What do you say?

It is 1642. It is 1642. Parliament (who you took back) Parliament (who you took back) recently passed the recently passed the Grand RemonstranceGrand Remonstrance, , which limited your powers still further. which limited your powers still further. However, it only just got through Parliament - However, it only just got through Parliament - 159 people voted in favor, but 148 voted 159 people voted in favor, but 148 voted against it. Many MP's are clearly coming over against it. Many MP's are clearly coming over to your side and think that Parliament is to your side and think that Parliament is getting too big for its boots. Some of your getting too big for its boots. Some of your advisors suggest that this is a good time to advisors suggest that this is a good time to arrest the leading arrest the leading Five MembersFive Members of of Parliament who are against you so that you Parliament who are against you so that you can get back in control. What do you say?can get back in control. What do you say?

Options: Options:

Option 1: Burst into Parliament tomorrow and Option 1: Burst into Parliament tomorrow and grab the 5 Members in a sneak attack grab the 5 Members in a sneak attack

Option 2: "Forget the idea. It will only cause Option 2: "Forget the idea. It will only cause more trouble that we can do without".more trouble that we can do without".

Option 3: "Use a few spies to work out when the Option 3: "Use a few spies to work out when the 5 Members will all be in Parliament, then go 5 Members will all be in Parliament, then go ahead and grab them there".ahead and grab them there".

Option 1: Burst into Parliament tomorrow and Option 1: Burst into Parliament tomorrow and grab the 5 Members in a sneak attack grab the 5 Members in a sneak attack

Option 2: "Forget the idea. It will only cause Option 2: "Forget the idea. It will only cause more trouble that we can do without".more trouble that we can do without".

Option 3: "Use a few spies to work out when the Option 3: "Use a few spies to work out when the 5 Members will all be in Parliament, then go 5 Members will all be in Parliament, then go ahead and grab them there".ahead and grab them there".


Option 1:Option 1:

A terrible mistake. Although you succeed A terrible mistake. Although you succeed in arresting the in arresting the 5 Members5 Members, all those , all those MP's who had been supporting you are MP's who had been supporting you are now convinced that you are evil. now convinced that you are evil. Parliament is re-united against you and Parliament is re-united against you and your situation looks worse than ever.your situation looks worse than ever.


A terrible mistake. Although you succeed A terrible mistake. Although you succeed in arresting the in arresting the 5 Members5 Members, all those , all those MP's who had been supporting you are MP's who had been supporting you are now convinced that you are evil. now convinced that you are evil. Parliament is re-united against you and Parliament is re-united against you and your situation looks worse than ever.your situation looks worse than ever.



Option 2:Option 2:

A wise move. In this way you will A wise move. In this way you will encourage more MP's to come over to encourage more MP's to come over to your side and not scare them off by your side and not scare them off by acting too harshly, although a few acting too harshly, although a few others think that you are weak and others think that you are weak and unable to stand up to Parliament.unable to stand up to Parliament.


A wise move. In this way you will A wise move. In this way you will encourage more MP's to come over to encourage more MP's to come over to your side and not scare them off by your side and not scare them off by acting too harshly, although a few acting too harshly, although a few others think that you are weak and others think that you are weak and unable to stand up to Parliament.unable to stand up to Parliament.



Option 3:Option 3:

You send the spies, but some of them You send the spies, but some of them must have been double-agents, must have been double-agents, because the because the 5 Members5 Members get to hear of get to hear of the plan to arrest them and vanish. the plan to arrest them and vanish. When you burst into Parliament they are When you burst into Parliament they are already gone and you look a complete already gone and you look a complete fool.fool.


You send the spies, but some of them You send the spies, but some of them must have been double-agents, must have been double-agents, because the because the 5 Members5 Members get to hear of get to hear of the plan to arrest them and vanish. the plan to arrest them and vanish. When you burst into Parliament they are When you burst into Parliament they are already gone and you look a complete already gone and you look a complete fool.fool.



What Really Happened?What Really Happened?

Charles decided to use a few spies to Charles decided to use a few spies to work out when the 5 Members work out when the 5 Members would all be in Parliament, but would all be in Parliament, but some of them must have been some of them must have been double-agents, because the 5 double-agents, because the 5 Members got to hear of the plan to Members got to hear of the plan to arrest them and vanished. arrest them and vanished. When When Charles bursts into Parliament they Charles bursts into Parliament they were not there and the speaker were not there and the speaker refused to tell the King where they refused to tell the King where they were, saying "I have neither eyes to were, saying "I have neither eyes to see nor ears to hear in this place". see nor ears to hear in this place". Charles had no option but to leave Charles had no option but to leave again, looking a complete idiot.again, looking a complete idiot.

Charles decided to use a few spies to Charles decided to use a few spies to work out when the 5 Members work out when the 5 Members would all be in Parliament, but would all be in Parliament, but some of them must have been some of them must have been double-agents, because the 5 double-agents, because the 5 Members got to hear of the plan to Members got to hear of the plan to arrest them and vanished. arrest them and vanished. When When Charles bursts into Parliament they Charles bursts into Parliament they were not there and the speaker were not there and the speaker refused to tell the King where they refused to tell the King where they were, saying "I have neither eyes to were, saying "I have neither eyes to see nor ears to hear in this place". see nor ears to hear in this place". Charles had no option but to leave Charles had no option but to leave again, looking a complete idiot.again, looking a complete idiot.

Question 7: The Irish Rebellion and the Nineteen

Propositions

Question 7: The Irish Rebellion and the Nineteen

PropositionsThe Irish are in open rebellion against you The Irish are in open rebellion against you

because they can see that you are because they can see that you are having problems.having problems. Your weakness Your weakness indicates that they have an opportunity to indicates that they have an opportunity to break free of English rule. You go to break free of English rule. You go to Parliament and tell them how important it Parliament and tell them how important it is to send an army over there to deal with is to send an army over there to deal with them. They agree, but you are shocked them. They agree, but you are shocked when they present you with a list of when they present you with a list of Nineteen PropositionsNineteen Propositions which demand which demand that control of the army should be in the that control of the army should be in the hands of Parliamenthands of Parliament and that even the and that even the education of your children should be in education of your children should be in their hands.their hands.

What is your reply?What is your reply?

The Irish are in open rebellion against you The Irish are in open rebellion against you because they can see that you are because they can see that you are having problems.having problems. Your weakness Your weakness indicates that they have an opportunity to indicates that they have an opportunity to break free of English rule. You go to break free of English rule. You go to Parliament and tell them how important it Parliament and tell them how important it is to send an army over there to deal with is to send an army over there to deal with them. They agree, but you are shocked them. They agree, but you are shocked when they present you with a list of when they present you with a list of Nineteen PropositionsNineteen Propositions which demand which demand that control of the army should be in the that control of the army should be in the hands of Parliamenthands of Parliament and that even the and that even the education of your children should be in education of your children should be in their hands.their hands.

What is your reply?What is your reply?

Options:Options:

Option 1: Give in to their demands. It is Option 1: Give in to their demands. It is important the country gets back to important the country gets back to normal, whatever the cost to me.normal, whatever the cost to me.

Option 2: Refuse to accept. These Option 2: Refuse to accept. These demands are humiliating and would demands are humiliating and would leave you completely powerless.leave you completely powerless.

Option 1: Give in to their demands. It is Option 1: Give in to their demands. It is important the country gets back to important the country gets back to normal, whatever the cost to me.normal, whatever the cost to me.

Option 2: Refuse to accept. These Option 2: Refuse to accept. These demands are humiliating and would demands are humiliating and would leave you completely powerless.leave you completely powerless.

Option 1 Option 2

Option 1Option 1

In the circumstances, this is probably the In the circumstances, this is probably the best you can do, although it is only best you can do, although it is only making Parliament ever more arrogant.making Parliament ever more arrogant.


In the circumstances, this is probably the In the circumstances, this is probably the best you can do, although it is only best you can do, although it is only making Parliament ever more arrogant.making Parliament ever more arrogant.



Option 2Option 2

By refusing to accept you prove that you By refusing to accept you prove that you have a great deal of principle, but it have a great deal of principle, but it means that any chance of compromise means that any chance of compromise is over. War is now inevitable.is over. War is now inevitable.


By refusing to accept you prove that you By refusing to accept you prove that you have a great deal of principle, but it have a great deal of principle, but it means that any chance of compromise means that any chance of compromise is over. War is now inevitable.is over. War is now inevitable.



What Really Happened?What Really Happened?Charles completely refused to surrender control of the

army, saying that to do so would make him "a mere phantom of a King". At this point both sides realized that there was no hope of agreement, as Charles dismisses Parliament-and now a Civil War was inevitable.

In August 1642 Charles raised his standard at In August 1642 Charles raised his standard at Nottingham and appealed to all loyal subjects to join Nottingham and appealed to all loyal subjects to join him in a war against Parliament. The Civil War had him in a war against Parliament. The Civil War had begun.begun.

Charles completely refused to surrender control of the army, saying that to do so would make him "a mere phantom of a King". At this point both sides realized that there was no hope of agreement, as Charles dismisses Parliament-and now a Civil War was inevitable.

In August 1642 Charles raised his standard at In August 1642 Charles raised his standard at Nottingham and appealed to all loyal subjects to join Nottingham and appealed to all loyal subjects to join him in a war against Parliament. The Civil War had him in a war against Parliament. The Civil War had begun.begun.

The English Civil War is onThe English Civil War is on

How would you describe Charles’ role in How would you describe Charles’ role in the war? the war?

What are three words/phrases to What are three words/phrases to describe his leadership in a NEGATIVE describe his leadership in a NEGATIVE way?way?

What are three words/phrases to What are three words/phrases to describe his leadership in a POSITIVE describe his leadership in a POSITIVE WAY?WAY?

How would you describe Charles’ role in How would you describe Charles’ role in the war? the war?

What are three words/phrases to What are three words/phrases to describe his leadership in a NEGATIVE describe his leadership in a NEGATIVE way?way?

What are three words/phrases to What are three words/phrases to describe his leadership in a POSITIVE describe his leadership in a POSITIVE WAY?WAY?

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