What was the specific incident that caused Charles I to declare war on the British Parliament?
A. The demand by Puritans in the Parliament to overthrow the Book of Common Prayer.
B. They refused to provide Charles with money to fight a war in Ireland.
C. They demanded the same rights as those granted to the Scottish Parliament.
D. Their refusal to recognize the absolute nature of his power.
E. They arrested William Laud.
Answer: B
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