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What was the main cause of the English Civil War?

AA dispute between England and Scotland
BA conflict over religion with Spain
CA disagreement between Parliament and King Charles I about who had the right to govern ✓
DA rebellion by the Irish against English rule

Explanation

The English Civil War (1642–1651) was fought between Parliament and King Charles I over the question of who had the right to govern. Charles believed in the divine right of kings; Parliament disagreed.

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