Trial and Execution of King Charles 1
In 1649 King Charles 1st was put to trial for committing treason. The act of treason states "the act of trying to overthrow the king" which would mean King Charles was trying to overthrow himself. If King Charles was found guilty he would be executed. During one of the arguments Charles rapped the floor with his walking stick, and the gold head fell off. Charles and the spectators of the trial saw this as an evil omen for Charles to be executed. After a long trial Charles the 1st was found guilty and was sentenced to be executed. In January, the day of his execution, King Charles wanted to die with dignity. He was afraid if he shivered or looked faint his enemies might think he was afraid. At one o'clock after a short speech, King Charles the 1st was executed. King Charles was put to trial and found guilty for trying to overthrow himself.