Historian A: John Smith – Political Perspective "John Smith argues that the primary cause of the English Civil War was the struggle for political power between King Charles I and Parliament. He emphasizes the importance of issues such as royal authority, taxation without Parliament’s consent, and the desire of Parliament to limit the king’s power. Smith suggests that these political conflicts created deep divisions that eventually led to war, viewing the conflict as a struggle for constitutional rights and legal authority."

Historian B: Emily Johnson – Social and Religious Perspective "Emily Johnson contends that social and religious tensions were the main drivers of the Civil War. She highlights the conflicts between different religious groups, such as Anglicans, Puritans, and Catholics, as well as social class divisions. Johnson believes that these tensions, combined with fears of religious persecution and social upheaval, fueled widespread unrest that culminated in armed conflict. She presents the war as a reflection of deep societal divisions and religious disputes."