Chapter Fifteen | The Rump and the Nominated Assembly Flashcards
Why was the Dutch War a source of division between the Rump and the army?
The Navigation Act (1651) specified that only English ships bring goods into England &its colonies, resulting in clashes at sea
Full naval engagement reached in May 1652, pushing two countries to war - army resentment over money being spent on the navy rather than the army & army disliked fighting against another Protestant Republic
Why did the conservatism of MPs contribute to the failure of the Rump?
Seen as too radical by traditional PN, but too moderate by NMA (22/41 MPs refused to swear an oath approving the regicide & abolition of monarchy)
Why did finance contribute to the failure of the Rump?
Worst economic crisis of the 17th century - lacked the funds to initiate extensive reform
Why did the security situation contribute to the failure of the Rump?
Threat from Ireland and Scotland & animosity from other European states meant establishing the regime was more important than reform
Why did religion contribute to the failure of the Rump?
Fear of radical religious groups made MPs fearful of religious reform
Why did foreign policy contribute to the failure of the Rump?
The Dutch War became the focus of their attention & resources
Why did the fragile relationship between the New Model Army and Parliament contribute to the failure of the Rump?
While the authority was Parliament, it could only function under the protection of NMA - which held the real power
What was the Blasphemy Act?
An act by the Rump to prevent what they saw as the increasing threat of radical religious groups - marked the Rump as even more religiously conservative than NMA wanted
What reforms did the Rump introduce?
Brought an end to compulsory attendance of the National Church (Sep 1650)
Decided that legal proceedings should be in English rather than Latin (1650)
