The role of the army and Monck

Question 1

When did the army set up the ‘Committee of Safety’?

Answer 1

October 1659

Question 2

What did the CoS want?

Answer 2

To bring about a military rule and replace the rump

Question 3

Who faced the army from London?

Answer 3

Scottish army led by Monck

Question 4

Why did Monck threaten to intervene?

Answer 4

Possibility of anarchy (hostility due to not recognising power)

Question 5

When was the Rump returned?

Answer 5

December 1659

Question 6

How did Monck’s role develop?

Answer 6

• Didn’t want a military government
• Loyal troops
• Acted rationally
• Looked like the best chance of a stable government

Question 7

When did Monck arrive in London?

Answer 7

February 1660

Question 8

How many troops did Monck have?

Answer 8

10,000

Question 9

What happened to Monck upon arrival?

Answer 9

Rump MPs hostile to him and wanted him arrested

Question 10

What did Monck allow?

Answer 10

All MPs excluded from the Rump during the Protectorate to return

Question 11

What did Monck’s ideas allow?

Answer 11

The Long Parliament to dissolve itself

Question 12

What did Monck write to Charles?

Answer 12

That he pardon anyone to fought against him and that he wanted a settlement based on a parliamentary system