Chapter 13 Flashcards
When was the Second Civil War?
February 1648 - August 1648
Why did the Political Independents in parliament support a reconciliation with the king?
They had become increasingly concerned with the New Model Army’s radicalism.
What is the Newport Treaty?
The settlement between parliament and Charles I supported by the Political Independents.
When was the Windsor Prayer Meeting?
April 1648
What had happened at the Windsor Prayer Meeting?
The New Model Army had declared Charles ‘that man of blood’.
When was the ‘Remonstrance of the Army’?
18 November 1648
Why did Henry Ireton issue the ‘Remonstrance of the Army’?
The Newport Treaty negotiations signalled to the New Model Army that Charles would not be put on trial, prompting Ireton to act.
What did the ‘Remonstrance of the Army’ demand?
That Charles be put on trial.
What did the New Model Army threaten to do if their demand for Charles to be tried was not met?
In the Remonstrance they threatened the purge parliament.
What had confirmed the need to the New Model Army that Charles should be brought to justice?
His taking the country into a second civil war, and his subsequent defeat, confirmed to the army leaders that Charles was going against God’s will and should be brought to justice.
When did parliament vote to continue with the Newport Treaty?
5 December 1648
What was the result of the vote on continuing with the Newport Treaty?
129-83
Who led the purge of parliament?
Colonel Thomas Pride
When was Pride’s Purge?
6 December 1648
What was the name given to the parliament left after Pride’s Purge?
The Rump Parliament
