6. Royalist Opposition

Question 1

What was the sealed knot?

Answer 1

A secret society of aristocrats established by Charles to nurture royalist resistance

Question 2

Charles tried to kill Cromwell….

Answer 2

Charles offered £550 a year and a knighthood to anyone who would kill Cromwell

Question 3

Ambushes against Cromwell

Answer 3

Had planned a number of ambushes against Cromwell, e.g. 13th May 1654, and several weeks later planning to kill him whilst he prayed at a chapel. Each time they failed. They were weak and divided

Question 4

What was Charles planning by late 1654?

Answer 4

Had discovered an under ground group called the Action Party
He encouraged a truce between the two groups, but the plans took a serious knock when Thurloe’s men infiltrated the group

Question 5

What was Charles planning by 1655?

Answer 5

Had a date set for 8th march, but everything went wrong, such as arrears and strong opposition defences, as well as the fact that the men were weak and divided

Question 6

Levellers

Answer 6

After this, they were joined by two leading levellers, Sindercombe and Sexby, who hatched a further 6 assassination plans, all of which failed