The crises of 1640-42 Flashcards
When was Strafford executed?
May 1641
What did the HoC pass to abolish bishops?
Root and Branch Bill
When was the Irish Rebellion?
October 1641, Catholic uprising
What were parliament suspicious about in regards to Charles and Ireland?
If he could use an army to fight them
When was the Grand Remonstrance?
November 1641
What was the GR?
Listed all the wrongs committed by Charles since 1626
Was the GR passed?
Slimly, 200 abstained and Charles rejected
What happened in early 1642?
Charles attempted to arrest 5 MPs due to pressure from the London mob
What caused Charles to agree to the execution of Strafford?
John Pym and the London mob
Why did Charles withdraw to Hampton Court?
He breached parliamentary privilege, caused discontent in London
What was introduced in March 1642?
The Militia Ordinance
What was the MO?
Took control of local militias away from the king
When were the Nineteen Propositions introduced and by who?
June 1642, parliament
What did the Nineteen Propositions state?
Church reform to be decided by parliament and upbringing of royal children would be supervised by parliament
What happened as a result of the 19 Ps?
Both sides raised an army
