The Levellers Flashcards
Who were the Levellers?
Radical group that argued for free worship
Who opposed the Levellers?
Supporters of parliament
Who led the Levellers?
John Lilburne, Richard Overton and William Walwyn
What did the arrests of the leaders cause?
Led to ‘A Remonstrance of Many Thousand Citizens’ - a petition asking for reform
When was the petition started?
1646
What did the Remonstrance ask for?
- annual parliamentary elections
- confiscation of crown revenue
- end to forced military service
What was parliament’s response?
Initially ignored then rejected
Why were MPs alarmed?
Extent of its contents and sympathy for Levellers within army
When were the Putney debates?
1647
What did Cromwell think about the Levellers?
They were a threat to the established order
What did the Levellers draw up after rejection?
‘The Case of the Army Truly Stated’ and ‘ The Agreement of the People’
Who backed the Leveller’s new reforms?
Ordinary soldiers of the army
Who was the Commander of the amry?
Thomas Fairfax
Who was the major disagreement between and why
Colonel Rainsborough and Henry Ireton ; CR said all had the right in parliament but HI said only high ranking people should have the right
Why did Cromwell have a good excuse to end debates
Discontent within meetings at Corkbush Field
