chapter 9 divisions in long parliament Flashcards
why did the root and branch petition cause division?
disagreement over what to replace laudianism with, pym supported it but did not want to undermine the church, many saw it as undermining societal structure and great chain of being
what was the impact of divsion over the root and branch petition?
caused more people to support charles
what was the impact of the petition
lords rejected proposals for bishops no longer being able to sit or vote in lords in june 1641
what was included in the triennial act?
abolition of ship money, had to call a parliament every 3 years for a minimum of 50 days, if king didn’t do this chancellor had to - prevented another personal rule
what led to the development of the royalist army?
pym, divisions over the root and branch petition and bill of attainder - seen as too radical for many and thought charles was best protection of law and societal order
what was included in the 10 propositions?
parliamentary input in who was part of the privy council, control of whowas around the queen, control over religious education of royal children - confirmed increased radicalism of parliament
when were the 10 propositions passed?
24 june 1641
what happened as part of the reaction in scotland august 1641?
earl of montrose and other signed Cumberland Band to defend king - highlighted division in scotland, charles played on divisions by accepting abolition of episcopacy (would have made them more supportive of the king as opposed to parliament)
what did parliament do when charles left for scotland?
organised a defence committee to keep and eye on him
what was the incident oct 1641?
believed to be a royalist plot to kidnap scottish radical covenanters
what was the impact of the incident?
lost charles all support in scotland as he was believed to be involved in the plot and forced him to apppoint opponents to key roles in parliament
