Why did people want the king back in 1646?

Case study 1: Effects of war, 1642-45

To understand why people wanted Charles back on the throne in 1646, we need to look at what they had been through in the years beforehand. These sources will help you understand what happened and how people felt.

Sources:

1. Letter by a Parliament army officer, 1642

2. An order by Parliament about the city of Lincoln

3. Report on Cheshire’s attempt to be neutral, 1643

4. Petition of Mary Baker to help her husband, 1643

5. Warrant to seize all horses in London, 1643

6. Map showing the defences of London in 1643

7. Order about paying for Parliament’s army, 1644