United KingdomHistory 71 · History
Charles I believed in the 'Divine Right of Kings'. What does this idea mean?
- aThe king had to be elected by Parliament
- bThe king was chosen by God and did not have to answer to ParliamentCorrect answer
- cThe Church had the right to choose who would be king
- dThe king's eldest daughter always inherited the throne
Why?
Like his father James I, Charles I believed his power came directly from God. He tried to rule without Parliament, and the conflict between them led to the Civil War in 1642.
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