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Taxpayer's strike (mar 21, 1639 – feb 20, 1640)

Description:

Gentry unhappy with finding the war with the Scots - leading to strike. Charles had no money so turned to Wentworth, who advised him to call a parliament (the Short Parliament)

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Date:

mar 21, 1639
feb 20, 1640
~ 11 months