Short Parliament
Definition
The Short Parliament was a brief session of the English Parliament in 1640 called by King Charles I, lasting only three weeks.
Related terms
Dissolution: This is the action of formally ending a parliament or assembly. In this case, King Charles I dissolved the Short Parliament when it didn't meet his expectations.
King Charles I: He was the monarch who ruled England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1625 until his execution in 1649. His reign was marked by conflict with parliament which led to civil war.
English Civil War: A series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians ("Roundheads") and Royalists ("Cavaliers") over governance issues. The war ended with Parliamentary victory at the Battle of Worcester on 3 September 1651.
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AP European History - 3.2 The English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution
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