Ship Money
Definition
Ship money was a tax levied on counties in England to fund ships for defense during times of emergency. King Charles I controversially expanded its use during peacetime to raise revenue without Parliament's consent.
Related terms
Taxation Without Representation: A phrase used by American colonists to protest against British taxes imposed without their consent through representatives.
English Civil War: A series of civil wars fought between supporters ("Cavaliers") and opponents ("Roundheads") of King Charles I over governance issues including taxation like ship money.
Divine Right Theory: The belief that monarchs derive their authority directly from God, used by Charles I to justify his actions.
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