The Personal Rule of Charles I

The war with Spain came to a close in which year?

• 1630

• 1628

• 1629

• 1625

How much less was spent on war after 1630 in percentage terms?

• 100%

• 15%

• 85%

• 0%

The reviving of feudal payments would have been perceived as:

• A positive step towards economic stability

• A return to outdated and oppressive practices

• An innovative approach to modern governance

• An irrelevant change with no impact

Would the resurrection of selling monopoly licences have been popular?

• Yes, it would have been popular.

• No, it would not have been popular.

• It would have been popular only in certain regions.

• It would not have had any impact.

Describe “Distraint of Knighthood”.

• A medieval ceremony of knighthood

• A legal process to compel knighthood

• A type of medieval punishment

• A form of knightly training

How many individuals were charged for failing to present themselves for knighthood?

• 1000

• 3000

• 9000

When did the creation of monopolies reach its peak?

• Late 1620s

• Early 1630s

• Late 1630s

• Late 20th century

What year was the soap monopoly patent introduced?

• 1630

• 1634

• 1636

What was the problem with creating monopolies and how did it affect people?

• It led to higher prices and reduced choices for consumers.

• It encouraged competition and innovation.

• It had no significant impact on the economy.

• It resulted in lower prices and more options for consumers.

What was supposed to be the primary reason for the payment of ship money?

• To fund naval defenses

• To support agricultural development

• To build new roads

• To finance royal weddings