T1: The build up to Civil War 1640-2 Flashcards
when did the Long Parliament assemble?
Nov 1640
when the Long Parliament assembled, what were they united on?
united in desire to prevent another Personal Rule - wanted to restrain the kings powers
what was Wentworth’s new title?
Earl of Stafford
when were Stafford and Laud arrested?
Nov 1640
when was the Triennial Act introduced?
Feb 1641
When was the Root and Branch petition presented to Parl?
Feb 1641
when was Stafford executed?
May 1641
what led to Stafford’s execution?
an Act of Attainder against him
when was the Act Against Forcible Dissolution introduced?
May 1641
what did the Act Against Forcible Dissolution do?
meant that Parl could not be dissolved without its consent
how many people signed the Root and Branch petition?
15,000 Londoners
what did the Root and Branch petition petition for?
Bishops to be abolished
what was the significance of the Root and Branch petition?
disliked by some moderate MPs- feared would undermine hierarchy
showed increased political polarization between king and Parl in build up to CW
who was the leader of the radicals in Parliament?
Pym
when did Pym push for more constitutional changes like abolition of ship money and prerogative courts?
June 1641
what was the result of Pym’s pushing for more constitutional changes?
a group of moderates emerged in the Commons - favoured a settlement with both king and parliament
who led the moderates in the Commons?
Edward Hyde
what religion were the radicals?
puritan
what were the differences in objective between the radicals and moderates?
radicals wanted to reform the kings power
moderates just wanted to restrain the kings power
when were the Ten Propositions drew up?
June 1641
who drew up the Ten Propositions?
the opposition
what did the Ten Propositions propose?
- extend Parl’s power
- right to approve/dismiss king’s advisers
when were feudal dues abolished?
June 1641
when did Irish Catholics rebel and attack Protestant settlers?
Oct 1641
