Barebone's Parliament, 1653 Flashcards
When was the Rump dissolved and how?
April 1653 and by orders of Cromwell
Who supported Cromwell?
Senior army officers and some MPs
What was the idea for the parliament chosen?
From Harrison - a parliament of godly men, known as saints
What was agreed in 1640?
The Long Parliament could only dissolve itself
What did Cromwell expect from his parliament?
- To run for just over a year
- Pass onto a nominated body which would draft a new constitution
- Elections by Nov 1655
What did Cromwell want reform to focus on?
Law, property and religion
What religious problems were there?
Radicals wanted to get ride of the tithes and laymen to appoint vicars and rectors to parishes
What was a tithe?
Tax paid to the church
What problems arose with the law?
Radicals wanted to abolish the common law and moderates wanted reform
What were moderates frustrated by?
Failure to agree what type of parliament they wanted
What happened on the 11th of December?
The moderates voted to return power to Cromwell and dissolve themselves
How many MP’s were also JPs?
100/140
