The struggle for supremacy between king and Parliament lead to the Civil War. There are many major reasons for this; social reasons, such as the disorders and 'social protests'1 of the fifty years before the Civil War and the constant peasant rages, demands, petitioning and demonstrations. Economical reasons, such as financial problems which lead to force loans, commercial monopolies, ship money, and an unfair tax system. Political reasons, such as the inefficient monarchs and their determination to rule independently with out Parliament, which caused many disputes, and religious reasons such as the uncertainty of the king's belief (Protestant or Catholic).
As said by John Morrill, History Today, 'The English Civil War was a number of issues. The Civil War was caused by religious issues, political issues, the media of the time and poor kingship.'2.
The English Civil War was caused by religious issues inflicted on England by Charles I. Charles I lacked all qualities of a strong leader.…
