The Second Civil War

Question 1

When was the Putney Debates?

Answer 1

October 1647

Question 2

Illustration of the Leveller influence

Answer 2

The Leveller influence in the army became more pronounced and many demanded a more radical blueprint than the Head of proposals

Question 3

Who was involved in the Putney Debate 1647?

• Colonel

Answer 3

The spokesman for the radicals was Colonel Thomas, the highest ranking Leveller officer

Question 4

What did Colonel demand?

Answer 4

He demanded complete religious freedom and annual parliaments elected by all adults

Question 5

What was the Agreement of the People October 1647

Answer 5

The Leveller-influenced soldiers offered their own proposals in the Case of the Army Truly Stated, which was drawn up into a potential settlement as An Agreement of the People and presented to the army General Council.

Question 6

Who was Ireton speaking for in the Putney Debate 1647?

Answer 6

Ireton was speaking for the army grandees, counter with the claim that voters must be men of property

Question 7

What did Ireton argued for in the Putney Debate 1647

Answer 7

He argued that if all men were given the vote, anarchy would ensue

Question 8

What did Cromwell focused on in the Putney Debate 1647?

Answer 8

Cromwell focused on maintaining a level of civility between participants and avoiding a complete breakdown of relations between the two groups

Question 9

What did Charles’s escape signified

Answer 9

Charles’s escape signalled the end of the Putney Debates and the Agitators had to return to their regiments

Question 10

When did Charles escape from Hampton Court?

Answer 10

October 1647 during the Putney debate

Question 11

How did Cromwell deal with the mutiny

Answer 11

Cromwell rode into the ranks to restore order and punish their leaders because the unity of the army was vital to Cromwell during this time of uncertainty

Question 12

What happened in the Corkbush Field mutiny

Answer 12

A group of radicals in Corkbush Field appeared with copies of An Agreement of the People

Question 13

When did Charles accept the Engagement by the Scots

Answer 13

26 December 1647, while rejecting parliament’s Four Bills

Question 14

What was the Four Bills December 1647

Answer 14

It was a modified version of the Newcastle Propositions.

Question 15

What did Charles agree to in the Engagement?

Answer 15

In return for military assistance from the Scots, Charles agreed to establish a Presbyterian Church in England for three years

Question 16

When was the Vote on No Address passed?

Answer 16

3 January 1648, the House of Commons passed the Vote of No Addresses

Question 17

What were the votes for the Vote of No Address in Jan 1648

Answer 17

141 votes to 91

Question 18

What did the Vote of No Address in Jan 1648 state?

Answer 18

It stated that no more negotiations would be held with Charles because of his negotiations with the Scots

Question 19

When was the Second Civil War

Answer 19

The Scots entered England in April 1648, triggering the Second Civil War

Question 20

How long did the Second Civil War last?

Answer 20

April 1648 to August 1648

Question 21

What failures stemmed from the Second Civil War

• Scottish Covenanters

Answer 21

The hard-line Scottish Covenanters never supported Charles because they wanted Presbyterianism imposed permanently

Question 22

Which was the battle that the Scots was defeated?

Answer 22

The Scots were easily defeated at the Battle of Preston

Question 23

Why was Charles defeated in the Second Civil War?

•NMA

Answer 23

The New Model Army was experienced and efficient

Question 24

Progress in negotiation after the Battle of Preston

Answer 24

After the Battle of Preston Charles made overtures to parliament, suggesting that he might be open to negotiations once again