5. Other Stuff Flashcards
When was PENRUDDOCKS RISING?
Middle of march 1655
What did PENRUDDOCKS RISING demonstrate?
An uprising in Wiltshire led by John Penruddock. It was easily crushed, though what was significant was that no really took any action against it, which demonstrated wide spread apathy and a lack of popular support
The WESTERN DESIGN
In 1655 Cromwell sent a fleet of poorly trained soldiers to be Caribbean
When the mission failed, Cromwell saw it as a sign of providence that god was unhappy, causing him to reevaluate his agenda
When was the rule of the MAJOR GENERALS?
MAJOR GENERALS
August 1655 to January 1657
Why were the MAJOR GENERALS introduced?
- To strengthen local security through establishment of militias
- Enforce decimation tax
- Promote godly living and godly reformation e.g. Reformation of Manners
How are the MAJOR GENERALS referred to by the Whig Historians?
A ‘despotism’
Why were the MAJOR GENERALS ineffective?
They were under vague rule and inconsistent e.g. Charles Worsley - extremely zealous in persecuting royalist
James Berry - too radical and supported quakers
William Bumer - a severe persecutor of sectaries
THE HUMBLE PETITION AND ADVICE
Presented to Cromwell on 23rd Feb 1657 - later accepted in May
Named him lord protector
Created a privy council, upper chamber and House of Commons
Gave him the right to name his successor
MILITIA BILL
MILITIA BILL 29th Jan 1657
The bill, presented by Desborough, proposed to maintain the decimation tax and therefore continue the rule of the major generals
Was denied by 124 votes to 88. Consequently, the rule of the major generals collapsed
JAMES NAYLOR case
JAMES NAYLOR - October 1656
Naylor, a Quaker, rode through Bristol on a donkey, imitating Jesus’ ride through Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Although Cromwell defended his liberty of conscience, parliaments anger demonstrators that they were not as tolerant of religious sects and they instrument of government might suggest
What happened in August 1658?
Cromwells daughter and his son-in-law died
When did Cromwell die?
3rd sept 1658
