Political divisions : Long Parliament, Pym and the outbreak of Civil War

Question 1

Start of the Long Parliament

Answer 1

3rd Nov 1640

Question 2

Did MPs want a civil war @ the start of the LP

Answer 2

Not many did - in 1640 most of the MPS were loosely united against the abuses of the Personal Rule and wanted to reform Charles’ rule from within

Question 3

What was Bedford’s proposed settlement?

Answer 3

The Earl of Bedford’s scheme to reform Crown finances + reconcile Crown and Parliament. W/ his allies e.g. Pym - proposed a compromise without fundamental changes