Knowledge Test Flashcards
Who were anti-monarchy?
Republicans
What did the Rump vote to do in February 1649?
Abolished the monarchy
Who did Argyll declare King of Scotland in 1649?
Charles II
Name two of the bloody sieges in Ireland.
Drogheda & Wexford (1649-50)
What war began after the Rump’s Navigation Act of 1652?
Dutch War (1652-54)
Name 5 reasons for the Rump’s conservatism.
1) conservatism of individual MPs
2) worst economic crisis of the century
3) security situation (threats from Ireland/Scotland)
4) fear of radical religious groups created fear of religious reform
5) the Dutch War was main focus of attention
When was the Rump forcibly dissolved by Cromwell?
April 1653
Why did Cromwell dissolve Rump in 1653?
limited elections for next sitting would reduce representation
Name the other 3 names for the Nominated Assembly.
Little Parliament / Barebone’s Parliament / Parliament of Saints
Why was is called the Nominated Assembly?
because the members were nominated not elected
How long did the Nominated Assembly last for?
July-December 1653
Who was a prominent religous radical in the Nominated Assembly?
Thomas Harrison (5th Monarchist)
Why was the Nominated Assembly shut down?
because they were too radical and alienated moderates/conservatives such as Cromwell
Who wrote the Instrument of Government?
Lambert
Who was James Naylor?
Quaker
