30 marker - Settlement pt 2 = Trial Flashcards
When was Charles executed
30th January 1649
Where was Charles executed
Whitehall steps
Army HQ
What was Charles known as
‘Man of Blood’
Why did Charles not accept Parliaments trial
he only felt he was answerable to God
Who did Cromwell send to try and negotiate with Charles
Earl of Dembigh
Who was Charles’ gentleman of the chamber
Harrington
Why was Charles considered a man of blood
raised royal standard over Nottingham
1/10 of men killed
the Engagement
civilians want compensation
how many petitions came from Leicestershire alone
4,000
What was passed to limit Charles’ status
Ordinance to limit regal authority - ceremonies and took away his royal treasures
what happened on 27th December
Prides Purge
what was Prides Purge
270 MPs in favour of negotiation
Blocked from entering Parliament
what was the result of Prides Purge
Rump Parliament
Loyal to army
Why couldn’t Charles be tried for Treason
treason is against the king
Rex vs Rex
What was Charles tried for
Tyranny
What was set up for the trial
High Court of Justice
how any commissioners were absent from the 1st meeting
89
Was Fairfax in favour of the trial
no - moderate Presbyterian
didn’t want to undermine army
What was a dangerous Royalist book blocked from publication
portrait of a king
why was propaganda an effective weapon / threat
60/70% literate
Who was Head Prosecutor
Cook
What was the main problem with the trial
Charles refused to plead
how did they solve Charles’ unwillingness to plead
said a refusal was the same as a plea of guilt
what were the charges against Charles
Tyranny
Murder
Treason
who was now sovereign over Charles / how
the people
coronational vow
