(10) Pym and the Development of Parliamentary Radicalism Flashcards
What did Pym fear about the king?
He was trying to undermine the English legal system
When was the ‘Army plot’?
April 1641
What was the Army Plot?
That Charles had called the army to march from the north of England to London and free Strafford from the Tower of London
How did Pym use the army plot?
To bring about the ‘Protestation Oath’, The Act against dissolution in May and Strafford’s execution in May
What was the Protestation Oath of May 1641?
An oath to protestantism
When was the ‘Grand Remonstrance’ introduced into the Commons?
November 1641
What was the Grand Remonstrance?
An overview of Charles’ reign - blaming evil advisors and corrupt bishops and papists - and it demanded constitutional change
How many votes was the Grand Remonstrance passed by?
159 - 148
What was a new force in politics?
The London Mob
Where is religious radicalism seen between 1640-1642?
- neutralising Laud
- abolition of Prerogative courts
- collapse of thorough
- release of prisoners - Prynne
- the Puritan network
- collapse of censorship
