(12) The Slide into War Flashcards
When did rumours of Irish plotting and conspiracy begin to emerge?
February 1641
Who was a key figure in Ireland?
Phelim O’Neill
What was the set date for the Irish rebellion?
22 October 1641
What was the aim behind the October plot?
A programme of constitutional reform
What did Phelim O’Neill claim?
That the king had ordered him to rebel in order to strike a blow at Westminster Parliament
What was introduced in December 1641?
The Militia Bill - By Haselrig
What did the Militia Bill mean?
It removed the king’s powers to call an army and have Parliament power to appoint army commanders
What was accepted on 29 December?
Impeachment proceedings against bishops
How many signatures had been in support of the expulsion of bishops from the House of Lords?
30,000
When did Charles release his own impeachment proceedings and who were they against?
3rd January 1642 - 5MPs and 1 Lord
Who were the MPs Charles wished to impeach?
Haslerig, Holles, Hampden, Pym and Strode
When did Charles enter the Commons?
4 January with 500 soldiers, demanding the 5 MPs
What did the speaker say in response to Charles’ demand?
He put the privilege of Parliament over the Monarch’s orders
What was the aftermath of the failed arrest of the 5 members?
The London mob surged the streets in protest against the king’s actions, Charles fled to Hampden Court Palace
What did the Exclusion Bill of February 1642 do?
Remove bishops from the House of Lords
