Pride's Purge and the Execution of Charles I Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Pride’s Purge?
A
1648
2
Q
What did Colonel Pride do?
A
Stationed troops outside parliament so that MPs obeyed, those who supported king couldn’t enter
3
Q
When did the Rump accept the trial of Charles?
A
1st January 1649
4
Q
What was Charles’ reaction?
A
Refused to recognise power of the courts and refused to plead guilty
5
Q
When was Charles condemned to death?
A
27th January
6
Q
When was Charles executed?
A
30th January 1649
7
Q
What did Charles publish that showed him as a martyr?
A
Eikon Basilkon
