T1: What led to the English Civil War in 1642? Flashcards
When did the Long Parliament assemble?
Nov 1640
When were Laud and Wentworth arrested?
Nov 1640
When was Strafford (Wentworth) executed and how?
May 1641, by an act of Attainder
When was the Triennial Act introduced?
Feb 1641
what did Pym push for in June 1641?
more constitutional changes including abolition of Prerogative Courts and Ship Money
Act Against Forcible Dissolution
may 1641
the Root and Branch Petition
feb 1641
Ten Propositions drawn up by opposition (Pym and allies)
June 1641
feudal dues abolished (liked by all MPs)
june 1641
When did MPs return to Westminster with rumours of an Irish rebellion?
Oct 1641
How many votes did the Grand Remonstrance pass the Commons by and how many MPs refused to attend the vote?
11 votes
200 refused to attend
When was the Grand Remonstrance sent to the king?
22nd Nov 1641
when did rumours reach king that Pym intended to impeach the queen?
jan 1642
when did Charles show up to Parl with arrest warrant for 5 opp leaders?
4th Jan 1642
When did the king retire to Hampton Court with his family for safety
by 10th Jan 1642
