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What caused the English Civil War? This was a war between King Charles I of England and his parliament. For many years before war broke out there was a growing struggle between the king and Parliament. Charles believed that it should not try to take away his powers. But some Members of Parliament began to demand a greater part in running the country. This power struggle led to civil war breaking out in 1642. In 1649 Charles was executed. Parliament won the war in 1651. Parliamentarian soldiers on horseback confront supporters of the king, called Royalists.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: Civil War and Revolution