Negotiations with Charles I Flashcards
1
Q
When were the Newcastle Propositions proposed?
A
July 1647
2
Q
What did Propositions insist on?
A
- Implementation of Presbytarianism
- Settlement of religion
- Parliamentary control over the army, finance and ministers
3
Q
Did Charles want to accept the terms?
A
No
4
Q
What factors were helpful to the king?
A
- People scared of rebel threat - believed king could protect
- Parliament divided in aims - many were lower class
- Continued use of county committees
5
Q
When was the king handed over to parliamentarians?
A
Early 1647
6
Q
Where was the king held?
A
Holdenby House, Northamptonshire
7
Q
What did Charles want to change about the NPs?
A
- Control of militia for 10 years (not 20)
- Presbytarian worship for only 3 years
- Own freedom of worship to be guaranteed
- Appointments in army and government to be made by him
8
Q
What made it hard for Charles’ concessions to be accepted?
A
Increase in radical resistance
