English Civil War · Britain History

What was a primary cause of the English Civil War?

  1. Disputes over control of colonial territories abroad
  2. Dispute between the king and Parliament over power
  3. A prolonged religious war against France and her allies
  4. Economic collapse caused by a devastating famine
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Correct answer: Dispute between the king and Parliament over power

The English Civil War was largely caused by tensions between King Charles I and Parliament over taxation and political authority. These disputes escalated into armed conflict in 1642.

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