Charles Crises 1640-42 Flashcards
When was the execution of Strafford and why was he executed?
May 1641
- He was Charles’ most able advisor, supporting him in Ireland and in the Council of the North before
- Extremely loyal to Charles
- Had to be done by Act of Attainder because Strafford defended himself too well
- Charles signed the Act of Attainder because he feared for his and his family’s lives
When and what was the Root and Branch Bill?
1641
Was first a petition signed by 15,000 Londoners
Demanded the abolition of episcopacy
Was rejected
Would have decreased Charles’ power and led to anarchy in the Church
When and what was the Irish Rebellion?
October 1641
Catholic uprising against the Ulster Protestants
Rebels said that they were supported by Charles
Parliament didn’t want to give Charles an army as he might use it against them
When and what was the Grand Remonstrance?
November 1641
Only passed by 11 votes
Showed a clear division in Parliament
Demanded that control of the army be given solely to Parliament
Charles rejected it, but he had gained moderate support
When and was the Arrest of the Five MPs?
January 1642
Charles stormed into Parliament with hundreds of armed guards and attempted to arrest five Opposition MPs including Pym
The MPs fled before Charles arrived, making him look like a fool
Clear breach of parliamentary privilege
Showed Charles was ready to use force
When and what was the Militia Ordinance?
March 1642 An 'ordinance' does not need the king's approval Gave Parliament control of the army Illegal and unconstitutional Moderate support shifted to Charles
When and what were the 19 Propositions?
June 1642
Demanded that:
1. Parliament control the appointment of Privy Councilors
2. Recusancy laws be enforced
3. the 5 Members be pardoned
4. Parliament to supervise the upbringing of the royal children
Charles rejected it and issued Commissions of Array to trusted nobles to raise an army for himself
