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Charles I of England was tried for treason because he _________________.

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he struggled with parliament which resulted in the english civil war in which he was defeated. later he was tried for treason and beheaded in 1649.
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Charles believed in the divine right of kings and thought he could govern according to his own conscience. ... Charles was tried, convicted, and executed for high treason in January 1649. The monarchy was abolished and a republic called the Commonwealth of England was declared.
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