The English Civil War started when
A)Charles II died without an heir and his Catholic brother James II took the throne.
B)James I inherited the throne after Elizabeth died, despite being an absolutist.
C)Charles I arrested his parliamentary critics.
D)Oliver Cromwell executed the king.
E)England attempted to impose its authority on Ireland and Scotland.

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The English Civil War began primarily due to political tensions between Charles I and Parliament, culminating in Charles I's attempt to arrest his parliamentary critics in 1642, which directly led to the outbreak of the conflict.

The English Civil War Started When