chapter 16 division with republicans and relations with political nation Flashcards
when did cromwell die?
3 september 1658
who took over?
his son richard
why was richard not as effective?
didn’t support the army as much, republicans refused to recognise richard as protector, restrictions on religious toleration provoked the army
when did the third protectorate dissolve?
may 1659 - rump reinstated
what did republicans want?
weakened army influence and more traditional settlement with parliament
what did the army want?
a regime based on power of parliament and a continuation of the protectorate
what did Charles 2 want?
to be king
what were the divisions in the NMA?
concerns over junior officers’ pay were exploited by republicans and forced army leaders to reinstate rump, leaders in scotland (Monck) were not accpeting of protectorate
who was george monck?
royalist soldiers and army leader in scotland - was instrumental in restoration
why did MPs such as Haselrig and Lambert fail to achieve their aims?
they overlooked the army as a source of support and were more arbitrary
when was the humble petition and address presented to the rump?
13 may 1659
what was included in this petition?
protection of army interests from parliament
who opposed the petition?
haselrig as we wouldn’t accept reduction of parliamentary authority - therefore alienating the NMA
