Chapter 13: The Failure To Secure A Post War Settlement, 1648-9: Divisions Between Army And Parliament And The Regicide Flashcards
1
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What was the Votes of No Addresses (Jan 1648)?
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- P passed declaration that meant no more declaration with Charles
2
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When was Remonstrance of Army?
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- Nov 1648
3
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When was Pride’s Purge?
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- Dec 1648
4
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What was Remonstrance of the Army?
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- manifesto of NMA to justify its intention to abandon treaty negotiations with King Charles and to bring him to trial as an enemy of the people
5
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What was Pride’s Purge?
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- After P vote to continue Newport Treaty with Charles, the Army act on the Remonstrance threat so Ireton organises army and Colonel Pride leads them to purge P of MPs in favour of Charles so Charles is brought to trial by new ‘Rump’
6
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When was Charles put on trial and executed?
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- Jan 1649
7
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Did all MPs sign Charles’ death warrant?
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- no, 59 out of 135 signed warrant showing many MPs were scared of consequences & Pride’s Purge
8
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Who supported reconciliation with King and why?
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- political Independents
9
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When was Vote of No addresses repealed?
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- Autumn 1648
10
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What is Newport Treaty (Sep - Nov 1648)?
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- settlement with Charles that failed after Second Civil War
