Essays Tagged: "John Pym"

Presbyterianism in Scotland.

, the levying of ship money bought the government close to success. For Charles' opposition such as John Pym this was disastrous, as they wished to use the king's financial difficulties to restrain hi ...

(3 pages) 17 0 0.0 May/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Civil War In England. Which Were More Important, Short-term Or Long-term Causes?

secure parliament's position in the constitution, the king could punish them in the future. Led by John Pym, 400 of the 493 members of the commons were opposed to the king and were now in a position ... harles to get rid of his opposition, sparked the conflict engrained by years of unheard grievances. John Pym and his followers feared action was needed to stop Charles neglecting parliaments constitut ...

(4 pages) 11 0 0.0 Aug/2001

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

The role played by John Pym ensured that Parliament was always likely to win the first Civil War of 1642

'The role played by John Pym ensured that Parliament was always likely to win the first Civil War of 1642-1646' How far ... win the first Civil War of 1642-1646' How far do you agree with this judgement? (30 marks)Although John Pym died in 1643, his actions regarding the Civil War of 1642-1646 helped to ensure Parliament' ... aning there was less division within Parliament's side.However, as mentioned it is not fair to give John Pym all the credit of Parliaments victory of the first Civil War. Parliament's superior resourc ...

(4 pages) 2 0 0.0 Oct/2014

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History