Growth of radicalism Flashcards
1
Q
What did the radicals want to get rid of?
A
Many MPs as they believed they were corrupt
2
Q
What was suggested about parliament?
A
Should last no longer than 2 years
3
Q
What was the key factor for radicals?
A
Religion
4
Q
What did the dissenters not accept?
A
Church of England, authority of bishops
5
Q
What did radicals want?
A
End to rule of bishops, no enforcement of Book of Common Prayer and no acceptance of Presbytarianism
6
Q
Why were Conservatives worried by the growth of radicals?
A
Threat of anarchy
7
Q
What did the radicals draw up?
A
- The Representation of July 1647 - reform of Church and parliament
- The Heads of Proposals of August 1647 - army officers; king to be restored with less control
