The move toward civil war Flashcards
What prompted Charles to act?
The arrest and impeachment of the bishops and increasingly open attacks on his wife.
Describe the five members incident
In January, Charles entered parliament with armed soldiers to arrest Pym, burton, Holles, hampden, Haselrig and strode. They had been forewarned and were already in the puritan held city of london.
What did the five members incident confirm?
It was a violation of parliamentary privilege and showed that Charles could not be trusted.
What happened in the aftermath of the five members incident?
Angry mobs and fears for his family’s safety caused Charles to leave London. Pamphlets against the church poured into parliament and parliamentary politics had broken down.
Radicals were left in charge of parliament, list three things they did in the king’s absence
- They passed the militia ordinance, giving them his military authority. 2. They began to raise money through The Act based on the principle of ship money. 3. Bishops were excluded from the lords.
What happened as the likelihood of settlement decreased?
There was a rush to capture the country’s arsenals, with Charles failing to capture Hull and Manchester.
When were the 19 propositions presented to Charles?
They were parliament’s terms for settlement and were presented to him in June 1642.
How did moderates see the 19 propositions?
They undermined social customs and order.
What were the main terms of the 19 propositions?
Parliament would control the army, the king’s advisors, the church, foreign policy, who could sit in the lords and the education of the royal children.
What followed Charles’ refusal of the propositions?
Parliament declared that he had started a war and voted to raise an army in July. In august, Charles raised his standard at Nottingham, war had begun.
