Question

What was the main cause of the English Civil War?

Charles I died without a successor and two people claimed the throne

The Spanish conquered England and put a Charles I on the throne

Charles I tried to rule as an absolute monarch and ignored Parliament

Parliament wanted to invade Spain and Charles I tried to stop them

Answer 1

Correct answer is Charles I tried to rule as an absolute monarch and ignored Parliament .

Step-by-step explanation:

First option is not correct as after his execution England became a Republic. He was beheaded because he didn't respect the role of the Parliament among the other things.

Second option is not correct as he inherited the throne after the death of his father James I.

Third option is correct as Charles denounced the role of Parliament, which had the high authority in England. When two war started, we had two sides - one supported the king, the other one the Parliament.

Fourth option is not correct as since Philip II Spain didn't present a threat for England.