Failure of settlement and regicide Flashcards
When did Parliament repeal the Vote of No Addresses?
September 1648
What was the Newport Treaty?
Renewed Parliamentary negotiations with Charles in autumn 1648.
What was the Remonstrance of the Army?
November 1648 demand from Ireton that Charles be put on trial, threatening a purge of Parliament otherwise.
How did Parliament respond to the Remonstrance of the Army?
A vote to continue the Newport Treaty negotiations on 5 December.
What was Pride’s Purge?
A purge of MPs who supported negotiating with Charles on 6 December.
What was the remaining Parliament after Pride’s Purge known as?
The Rump Parliament
How did Charles respond to his trial?
Refused to recognise the court’s legitimacy and did not engage.
Out of the 135 commissioners, how many signed the death warrant of Charles I?
59
When was Charles executed?
30 January 1649
Which 2 army leaders led the movement to execute Charles?
Ireton and Harrison - Cromwell was hesitant.
