The Second Civil War Flashcards
When was the Putney Debates?
October 1647
Illustration of the Leveller influence
The Leveller influence in the army became more pronounced and many demanded a more radical blueprint than the Head of proposals
Who was involved in the Putney Debate 1647?
• Colonel
The spokesman for the radicals was Colonel Thomas, the highest ranking Leveller officer
What did Colonel demand?
He demanded complete religious freedom and annual parliaments elected by all adults
What was the Agreement of the People October 1647
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.
Who was Ireton speaking for in the Putney Debate 1647?
Ireton was speaking for the army grandees, counter with the claim that voters must be men of property
What did Ireton argued for in the Putney Debate 1647
He argued that if all men were given the vote, anarchy would ensue
What did Cromwell focused on in the Putney Debate 1647?
Cromwell focused on maintaining a level of civility between participants and avoiding a complete breakdown of relations between the two groups
What did Charles’s escape signified
Charles’s escape signalled the end of the Putney Debates and the Agitators had to return to their regiments
When did Charles escape from Hampton Court?
October 1647 during the Putney debate
How did Cromwell deal with the mutiny
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
What happened in the Corkbush Field mutiny
A group of radicals in Corkbush Field appeared with copies of An Agreement of the People
When did Charles accept the Engagement by the Scots
26 December 1647, while rejecting parliament’s Four Bills
What was the Four Bills December 1647
It was a modified version of the Newcastle Propositions.
What did Charles agree to in the Engagement?
In return for military assistance from the Scots, Charles agreed to establish a Presbyterian Church in England for three years
When was the Vote on No Address passed?
3 January 1648, the House of Commons passed the Vote of No Addresses
What were the votes for the Vote of No Address in Jan 1648
141 votes to 91
What did the Vote of No Address in Jan 1648 state?
It stated that no more negotiations would be held with Charles because of his negotiations with the Scots
When was the Second Civil War
The Scots entered England in April 1648, triggering the Second Civil War
How long did the Second Civil War last?
April 1648 to August 1648
What failures stemmed from the Second Civil War
• Scottish Covenanters
The hard-line Scottish Covenanters never supported Charles because they wanted Presbyterianism imposed permanently
Which was the battle that the Scots was defeated?
The Scots were easily defeated at the Battle of Preston
Why was Charles defeated in the Second Civil War?
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The New Model Army was experienced and efficient
Progress in negotiation after the Battle of Preston
After the Battle of Preston Charles made overtures to parliament, suggesting that he might be open to negotiations once again