Aftermath of Second Civil War: Newport Treaty Flashcards
What happened to the Presbyterian MPs during the Second Civil War?
Returned to Parliament whilst the Army was away fighting - dominating parliament.
What allowed parliament to start and open up negotiations with Charles e.g., Newport Treaty?
The NMA was busy up dealing with the final parts of the Second Civil War
What did the Remonstrance of the Army include?
- Criticized parliaments negotiations with the King
- Demanded the King be brought back to justice
- Replacement of king to be elected by a purged parliament.
How long did negotiations drag on for regarding Newport Treaty negotiations? What did the Army do as response?
Over 40 days which Charles was given
Carried out Pride’s Purge.
When was Pride’s Purge?
6th December 1648: led by Colonel Pride of the NMA
What did Pride’s Purge do?
- Purged Presbyterian MP’s who supported the Newport Treaty
- Ireton devised a list of 180 MPs to be barred - MPs began to stay away from Parliament even including some Independents.
- This created the Rump Parliament - averaging 80 MPs and 8 Lords - radicals in ascendancy.
When was the Newport Treaty annulled and Vote of No Address reinstated
After Pride’s Purge: 13th December
When the King was moved to Windsor, riots supporting the King occurred. What did parliament do?
Repressed them.
When was a special court made in order to put Charles on trial?
28th December
What factors support the notion that the Second Civil War contributed towards the execution of Charles?
- Officers and men alike were furious that the war had been forced on them - and they held Chares personally responsible
- The Army felt betrayed by political Presbyterian MPs who tried to make a settlement with Charles, Newport Treaty.
Thus, Pride’s Purge was enabled through this in December 1648.
