chapter 16 end of major-generals Flashcards
when was the second protectorate parliament called?
1656
what was the militia bill?
would make decimation tax legally enforceable,
what was the reaction to the militia bill?
MPs reacted negatively and cromwell abandoned the MGs
what was the humble petition?
the offer of the crown to cromwell and a new constitution in order to heal division between different factions
what were the advantages of cromwell accepting kingship?
more recognised form of government, could establish line of succession, settlement with parliament
what were the disadvantages of kingship?
would make royals angry as cromwell wasn’t a stuart, opposition from republicans, opposition from NMA, opposition from military leaders
when was the humble petition and advice presented?
1657
why did the NMA and republicans oppose cromwell accepting kingship/leadership?
he would have been a threat to the NMA and the petition did make any big change to the protectorate
what changes were made by cromwell to the petition?
he would be protector rather than king and would be able to nominate his heir
when did cromwell accept the revised humble petition and advice?
25 May 1657
