Question

select the correct answer.
what was the main reason for the english civil war of 1642?
a. the parliamentarians demanded that some of the kings power be transferred to them, which angered the royalists.
b. the royalists wished to control protestant landholders in parliament and make england a catholic country.
c. the parliamentarians resented the high taxes the king forced on the people and the lavish spending of his court.
d. the royalists wanted to increase the number of catholic landholders and merchants in parliament.

Explanation:

The English Civil War was mainly due to the power struggle between Parliament (Parliamentarians) and the monarchy (Royalists). Parliamentarians demanded a share of power, which angered those loyal to the king (Royalists). Option B is incorrect as the main issue wasn't about making England Catholic. Option C, while taxation was an issue, the core was power. Option D is also not the main reason.

Answer:

A. The Parliamentarians demanded that some of the king's power be transferred to them, which angered the Royalists.