archy and the parliament. Problems with money had plagued this monarchy for several centuries and the reign of Charles I was no different. Charles's attempts in 1637 to impose English-style worship in Scotland led to a rebellion and soon England had found itself engrossed in a costly war. England soon became deep in debt and given Charles’ I complete disrespect for Parliament, his efforts to obtain money without the aid of Parliament by all kinds of extraordinary levies became notorious. The measures by the Star Chamber to restrain the Puritan press and clergy, and the prosecution of Puritan leaders in 1637, led to an outcry against prerogative courts, which in turn forced Charles for the first time in eleven years to summon Parliament in 1640 . From the beginning of this Parliament, known as the Long Parliament, Cromwell was among a group of members known as the fiery spirits and was prominent in debates and on committees. As relations between the king and Parliament worsened, Cromwell volunteered to raise forces in his home counties, despite his lack of military experience. It was at about this time where Cromwell began to develop himself as a leader and became one of the biggest petitioners for revolt against the king. He soon established him self as a serious military power and by “1645 had risen to second command of English Army.” Cromwell's appeal in military had led to his creation of the New Model Army in 1645, which eliminated members of Parliament from any military commands. He then played principal role in defeating the king at the Battle of Naseby in 1645, which effectively ended the First Civil War , although fighting continued for another year before Charles escaped to Scotland. In January 1647, the Scots returned Charles to England where on January 27 of 1649 he was sentenced to death as a tyrant, murderer, and enemy of the nation.Having destroyed much of the old government Cromwell&#...
