Medieval and modern times : an introduction to the history of western Europe form the dissolution of the Roman empire to the present time . t also tried to strengthen its position by kingspassing the Triennial Bill, which provided that it should meet atleast once in three years, even if not summoned by the fact, Charless whole system of government was drew up a Grand Remonstrance in which all ofCharless errors were enumerated and a demand was made thatthe kings ministers should thereafter be responsible to Parlia-ment. This document Parliament ordered to be printed
Medieval and modern times : an introduction to the history of western Europe form the dissolution of the Roman empire to the present time . t also tried to strengthen its position by kingspassing the Triennial Bill, which provided that it should meet atleast once in three years, even if not summoned by the fact, Charless whole system of government was drew up a Grand Remonstrance in which all ofCharless errors were enumerated and a demand was made thatthe kings ministers should thereafter be responsible to Parlia-ment. This document Parliament ordered to be printed andcirculated throughout the country. Exasperated at the conduct of the Commons, Charles at-tempted to intimidate the opposition by undertaking to arrest tyranny 374 MedievaL and Modem Times Charlessattempts toarrest fivemembers ofthe Houseof Commons five of its most active leaders, whom he declared to be when he entered the House of Commons and lookedaround for his enemies, he found that they had taken shelterin London, whose citizens later brought them back in triumphto Westminster, where Parliament held its Fig. 98. Children f)F Charles I This very interesting picture, by the Flemish artist Van Dyck, waspainted in 1637. The boy with his hand on the dogs head was des-tined to become Charles II of England. Next on the left is the prince,who was later James II. The girl to the extreme left, the PrincessMary, married the governor of the United Netherlands, and her sonbecame William III of England in 1688 (see below, p. 384). The twoprincesses on the right died in childhood The begin-ning of civilwar, 1642 —Cavaliers and warRoundheads Both Charles and Parliament now began to gather troopsfor the inevitable conflict, and England was plunged into civilThose who supported Charles were called included not only most of the aristocracy and the Catholicparty, but also a number of members of the House of Com-mons who were fearful lest Presbyteria
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