Chapter 11 Flashcards
What were the two divisions within the parliamentarians that arose after the first civil war
and name 2 differences between them
Political Presbyterians
- Not willing to religiously tolerate
- Led by Denzel
- favoured a negotiated peace with the king
- conservative
Political Independents
- led by Cromwell
- Wanted religious toleration
- radical in nature
- allied with the New Model Army
- only wanted to settle if Charles’ powers were reduced
What was the Newcastle proposition and what was Charles’ response
- name 2 things it included
settlement plans by the political presbyterians which included;
- presbyterianism to be established for 3 years
- Triennial act to be in place
- Parliament takes control over the militia
Charles just stalled, with no intention of agreeing
What were the heads of proposals and name 2 things within it
The NMA’s own settlement plans;
- Biennial parliament
- Parliament control over the army and navy
- Parliament appointment of great offices of state for 10 years
- Bishops could stay, but they had no power
What was the quote Charles said, while negotiating a settlement right after the first civil war, which showed he was not serious and was never going to agree a settlement
“Without me you will fall”
What were the four bills?
a mixture of the Newcastle proposition and the heads of proposals
How did Charles essentially begin the 2nd civil war
An secret engagement with a faction of Scottish covenanters, in which he agreed to establish Presbyterianism for 3 years if they helped
What was the vote of no addresses
Agreement that no further negotiations would be made with Charles
