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The Army Plot

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  • News emerged 19 April 1641 that Charles had ordered all army officers to return to their commands with the English Army in the north
  • Led to Protestation Oath on 6 May
  • The Act against the dissolution of Parliament without its own consent passed 10 May
  • Trial of Strafford intensified
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The Protestation Oath

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  • Charles gave royal assent in July
  • In 1642 scope extended to all adult males
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The Grand Remonstance

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  • Introduced in November by Pym
  • Pym and Hampden through the Recess Committee
  • Summarised all Parliament’s grievances of Charles’ reign
  • 204 separate points of objection
  • Limiting the King’s power & reform of CoE
  • Passed by 159 - 148
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What did Clarendon say about Pym

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he had “a very appropiate and serious way of expressing himself, with a wonderful vocabularly, straightforward and respectful and that he understood the temper of affections of the kingdom as well as any man.”

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What does John Morrill say about Pym

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  • challenged the extent to which Pym’s speechmaking was effective,
  • attributed his political success to skill behind the scene rather than in set-piece speeches
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What did Conrad Russell say about Pym

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  • highlighted his lack of humour and poor people skills
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Pym’s aims

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  • not inherently revolutionary
  • Was active in 1620s Parliaments in finance
  • Led 1626 attempted impeachment of Buckingham
  • Where Pym differed from Clarendon, and many of his own colleagues, was recognising Charles would not keep commitments he felt had been forced from him.
  • However, Pym was hampered by the fact Charles was essential to a stable government and society
  • feared Chalres was using thorough to undermine the English legal system
  • did not want seperate Church, simply felt that Laudianism had lead CoE estray; restore it to early James I reign
  • Insisted that any political settlement with King must contain a religious settlement
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John Pym (1584 – 1643)

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  • MP for Tavistock, a seat controlled by Earl of Bedford
  • Lawyer
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Arguments for John Pym simply administering Parliament’s will:

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  • Representative Role: Pym was influential but not the sole decision-maker; Parliament’s actions were collective.
  • Limited Autonomy: Pym’s actions were constrained by other members, political factions, and external pressures.
  • External Influences: Pym had to respond to public opinion, the king’s actions, and looming civil war, limiting his independent influence.
  • Committee System: Decisions were made collectively through committees, where Pym played a significant role but couldn’t impose his will alone.
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Arguments for John Pym actively shaping Parliament’s will:

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  • Leadership Role: Pym was a recognized leader who actively shaped debates, agendas, and decisions through his skills and strategic thinking.
  • Strategic Initiatives: Pym initiated key actions like impeachments and crucial legislation, demonstrating proactive leadership.
  • Coalition Building: Pym built coalitions and rallied support for common goals, exerting significant influence within Parliament.
  • Symbol of Opposition: Pym’s leadership made him a symbol of resistance against royal absolutism, galvanizing support for Parliament’s cause.
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Clarendon’s History of the Great Rebellion and Civil Wars in England 1674: Who was regarded as the most experienced man in Parliament?

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“Mr Pym was looked upon as the man of greatest experience in Parliament…but known to be inclined to the puritan party”

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Clarendon’s History of the Great Rebellion and Civil Wars in England 1674: What was the Earl of Bedford’s intention regarding his influence at court?

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“The Earl of Bedford… intended to make himself and his friends great at court, not at all to lessen the court itself.”

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Clarendon’s History of the Great Rebellion and Civil Wars in England 1674: What was the Lord Viscount Say’s position in Parliament?

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“The Lord Viscount Say…had always great credit and authority in parliament…”

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Clarendon’s History of the Great Rebellion and Civil Wars in England 1674: What role did the Lord Viscount Say play in influencing events against the government?

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“…he was in truth the pilot that steered all those vessels which were freighted with sedition to destroy the government.”

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