Long Parliament

The Long Parliament was an English legislative body that convened in November 1640 and lasted until 1660, notable for its key role in the English Civil War. It emerged in response to King Charles I's authoritarian rule, primarily aiming to address grievances about royal overreach. The Long Parliament sought to limit the king's powers and demanded reforms, including the abolition of certain taxes and the establishment of parliamentary authority. Its actions eventually led to conflicts between Parliament and the monarchy, culminating in the execution of Charles I in 1649 and the temporary establishment of a republican government in England.