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After Charles I became king, tensions increased when he

freed all prisoners from jail throughout the country.
formed an alliance with England’s traditional enemies, France and Spain.
asked Parliament to take over the role of taxation.
dissolved Parliament when members refused to give him funds.

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dissolved Parliament when members refused to give him funds.

He repeatedly dissolved Parliament (notably in 1626 and again in 1629), then ruled without it for eleven years (the "Personal Rule"), using unpopular methods to raise money — actions that increased tensions and helped lead to the English Civil War.