Question

What was the main reason for the English Civil War of 1642?

The Parliamentarians demanded that some of the king’s power be transferred to them, which angered the Royalists.
The Royalists wished to control Protestant landholders in Parliament and make England a Catholic country.
The Parliamentarians resented the high taxes the king forced on the people and the lavish spending of his court.
The Royalists wanted to increase the number of Catholic landholders and merchants in Parliament.

Answer 1

ANSWER: The Parliamentarians demanded that some of the king's power be transferred to them, which angered the Royalists.

The English Civil War started because of religion. Charles I thought he deserved to rule according to the Divine Right of Kings. This basically means that he thinks his rule was willed by God and no one can question his decisions.

The Parliamentarians challenged this and the war basically resulted from the tension over who gets to have the king's power.

Answer 2

The main reason for the English Civil war was that:

The Parliamentarians demanded that some of the king's power be transferred to them, which angered the Royalists.

The king, Charles I believed he was ruler because of Divine Right and was only answerable to God. He did not believe in the power of Parliament.