1640-42 Flashcards
What was Bedford’s bridging settlement?
An attempt to settle conflicts with the Crown with compromises with Parliament and appointment of opposition leaders to the royal ministry.
Why did Bedford’s bridging scheme fail?
Bedford’s death in May 1641
Why was Wentworth impeached in November 1640?
Thought Charles would see sense without “evil councillors”, criticism of his Irish policy.
Why was a Bill of Attainder introdued in April 1641?
Wentworth had defended himself ably.
What was the Root and Branch petition?
A petition from Londoners in December 1640 calling for the abolition of episcopacy.
What was the Triennial Act?
Abolished ship money and guaranteed parliaments every 3 years minimum.
What led to the success of the Bill of Attainder?
The Army Plot revelation of May 3rd and the increasing presence of the London crowd
When was Wentworth executed?
12 May 1641
What were Pym’s aims in 1641?
Removal of ‘evil councillors’, removal of popery and establishment of strong Protestantism, political settlement.
What were the 10 Propositions?
June 1641 demands that Parliament could control the Privy Council, the Queen and religious education for royal children.
What was the Royalist party in Scotland?
The Earl of Montrose and other Scottish nobles signed the Cumbernauld Band pledging to protect the king.
What was ‘the Incident’?
A royalist plot to kidnap Covenanters whilst Charles was in Scotland (October 1641).
What impact did the Irish Rebellion have on the Long Parliament?
Heightened fears of Catholicism and even an invasion of England. Radicalised many MPs
When were the courts of Star Chamber and High Commission abolished?
July 1641
Why was the Grand Remonstrance divisive?
Many MPs saw it as too much of an attack on the King: it only passed 159-148.
What was the Five Members Coup?
Charles attempted to impeach 5 of his key opponents, but they had been forewarned and left.
What were the consequences of the 5 Members Coup?
Charles fled London fearing for his safety, and Pym used it to radicalise more MPs
What was the Militia Ordinance?
February 1642 - Parliament passes the raising of troops without royal assent.
What was Charles’ response to the Militia Ordinance?
Commissions of Array: a simultaneous conscription call. Also seized military supplies at Hull.
What were the 19 Propositions?
The Parliamentary demands for a settlement: acceptance of Triennial Act, Militia Ordinance, control of Privy Council, pardoning of 5 impeached MPs.
What was the response to the Nineteen Propositions?
“The Answer to the Nineteen Propositions”: the King is a force that prevents anarchy and popular rebellion.
What social events were evidence of a breakdown in social order in the summer of 1642?
Iconoclasm, economic riots, radical pamphleteering.
When did Charles I raise his standard to declare war on Parliament?
22 August 1642.
