1640-1642 Flashcards
What significant event occurred in April-May 1640?
Short Parliament
The Short Parliament was called by Charles I to address financial issues but was quickly dissolved.
What was the outcome of the Second Bishops’ War?
Treaty of Ripon
This treaty ended the conflict and required Charles to pay the Scots.
When did the Long Parliament begin?
November 1640
The Long Parliament was significant for its opposition to the king’s rule.
What were the impeachment proceedings against Strafford and Laud about?
Attacks on Personal Rule
These proceedings were part of the Parliament’s efforts to limit the king’s power.
What was the Triennial Act passed in February 1641?
Required Parliament to meet every three years
This act aimed to prevent the king from ruling without Parliament.
What happened to the prosecution of Strafford in April 1641?
It failed to prove its case
The impeachment was abandoned as a result.
Fill in the blank: The Act preventing the dissolution of this Parliament without its own consent was passed in _______.
May 1641
What significant act was passed in June 1641?
Tonnage and Poundage Act
This act addressed customs duties, a contentious issue between the king and Parliament.
What was the outcome of the Bishops’ Exclusion Bill in June 1641?
Rejected by the House of Lords
This rejection highlighted the tensions between the two houses of Parliament.
What was the significance of the Grand Remonstrance in November 1641?
It outlined grievances against the king
This document was a major statement of Parliament’s position.
What event occurred in January 1642 involving Charles I?
Attempted to arrest the Five Members
This act marked a significant escalation in the conflict between the king and Parliament.
Fill in the blank: The Militia Ordinance was issued by Parliament in _______.
March 1642
What was raised in Nottingham in August 1642?
Charles I’s standard
This act symbolized the beginning of armed conflict between the king and Parliament.
What were the Nineteen Propositions issued in June 1642?
Terms proposed by Parliament to limit royal power
These propositions included demands for control over the army and the appointment of ministers.
What happened in London in December 1641?
Mobs controlled the city
This reflected the growing civil unrest and support for Parliament.
Fill in the blank: The first Army Plot occurred in _______.
April 1641
