Chapter 13 Flashcards
After the 2CW, 1648-9, who wanted to settle with Charles?
What was the reasoning for the NMA to oppose this?
Parliament
Saw 2CW win as providence directing them (protective care of god)
So they could defy p
What was the title of negotiations between p & c?
Newport treaty
Why was Ireton distracted from the settlement?
Leveller, digger & millenarian influence in settlement
Why did the settlement fail?
Parliament (prots & independents) wanted peace with c
NMA politicisation
Charles uncooperative & still believes in Devine right so didn’t accept courts legitimacy
Radicalism (esp NMA)
Why did the NMA cause the settlement failure?
Politicisation
Relationship with levellers
Relationship with c & p
Why was the trial of Charles a last minute decision?
Cromwell last minute decides it’s a ‘necessity’ as Charles won’t ever negotiate for a settlement
Realises republic won’t be possible with Charles still alive & could still instigate war
What was the remonstrance of the army?
18 Nov 1648
Ireton & NMA force to act by Newport treaty
Demanded c put on trial
2CW victory forced officers (Cromwell) to accept justice should be acted on c
What was prides purge caused by?
p refused the remonstrance of the army sothere would be a p purge and c put in trial anyways
What was prides purge?
P voted to continue Newport treaty
Pride = leader
Organised by Ireton
Purge of p of those most in favour of negotiating with c
Taken to pub called ‘Hell’
Who formed the rump Parliament?
What did the rump di?
The remaining MPs after prides purge
Brought c to trial
How does Charles handle his defence at his trial?
Refuses to speak as doesn’t recognise legitimacy of the court
What was the ruling if Charles’ trial?
Who refused to attend?
Close
59/135
But most don’t vote out of fear
Fairdax
Why had a republic not been considered for king before the trial of Charles?
Rev not seen as necessary
Seen as radical to conservatives
Political rev rather than a country wide rev
General population don’t have much input
But increases in the 30s
What did some people use Charles’ trial as?
Last attempt as meant to get a settlement with Charles hoping it would scare him
When & where was Charles executed?
30 January 1649
Outside Whitehall palace
