Which historical military subscription model known as the 'Ship Money' tax became highly controversial in 17th century England and contributed to the English Civil War?

The business of war has evolved dramatically over centuries, and so has how military equipment, intelligence, and services are procured. Before modern defense contractors and procurement systems, various subscription-based models were used to fund armies and acquire military capabilities. Test your knowledge about how historical powers financed and equipped their military forces through subscription models!

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A tax requiring coastal counties to provide ships or money for the Royal Navy, later expanded to inland counties by Charles I without Parliamentary approval
A subscription service allowing wealthy merchants to purchase naval protection for their trading vessels by paying annual fees to the Admiralty
A fundraising model where citizens could subscribe to become part-owners of Royal Navy vessels, receiving portions of captured prize ships
A program where shipbuilders paid annual fees to the Crown for exclusive contracts to build and maintain the Royal Navy's fleet