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GCSE History · key term
A levy traditionally imposed on coastal communities for naval defence in emergencies, which Charles I extended to inland counties in 1635.
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Paper 2
A tax traditionally raised from coastal areas for naval defence, which Charles I extended inland during peacetime without parliamentary approval.
Revise: Divine Right and AuthorityOne particularly controversial measure was ship money. Traditionally associated with coastal communities and naval defence, it was extended inland during peacetime. Critics argued that Charles was imposing taxation without Parliament’s consent.
Paper 2, Paper 3
Explain why a measure caused opposition. For example, ship money raised objections because Charles extended it inland and imposed it without Parliament’s consent, not simply because people disliked paying taxes.
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Money raised by the Crown for naval defence. Charles I extended its collection from coastal communities to the whole country in 1635.
Charles used sources of revenue such as forest-law fines and ship money. In 1635, he extended ship money from coastal communities to the whole country.