The Grand Remonstrance

The Grand Remonstrance was a list of grievances presented by the English Parliament to King Charles I in 1641. It outlined concerns about his government's actions, including his failure to protect citizens' rights, excessive use of power, and interference in Parliament's authority. Parliament viewed these issues as threatening to English liberties, and the Remonstrance aimed to attract support for limiting the king’s influence. Its presentation intensified tensions, contributing to the outbreak of the English Civil War, as it signaled a significant step toward opposing the king’s rule and asserting parliamentary rights.