- Religious freedom: The Malcontents were opposed to the established Church of England and wanted the freedom to worship as they pleased.
- Political representation: The Malcontents felt that they were not adequately represented in Parliament and that their interests were being overlooked.
- Economic grievances: The Malcontents were facing economic difficulties, such as rising prices and unemployment, and they believed that the government was not doing enough to help them.
- Social inequality: The Malcontents felt that there was too much inequality in society and that the wealthy and powerful were not being held accountable for their actions.
These grievances led the Malcontents to become increasingly vocal and critical of the government, and they eventually took up arms in the English Civil War.