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The English Civil War (1642-1651) was primarily triggered by tensions between King Charles I and Parliament over issues of governance, taxation, and religion. The king's attempts to rule without Parliament and impose his religious policies, particularly those favoring Anglicanism, alienated many Puritans and Parliamentarians. The immediate catalyst was Charles's decision to arrest five members of Parliament in January 1642, which escalated conflicts and led to armed confrontations. Additionally, social, economic, and regional grievances contributed to the widespread support for the Parliamentarian cause against royal authority.

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