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Jan 1625, what happened 30 years war?

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An army of around 12,000 led by Mansfield is reduced by starvation and disease to only 3000 men.

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When was Charles crowned Charles I of Britain?

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March 1625.

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Who did Charles marry?

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Henrietta Maria.
May 1625
Alarmed parliament
SHE IS CATHOLIC AND FRENCH

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Charles I’s first parliament?

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June 1625
C1 asks for money to fight the Spanish, but didn’t explain himself properly so….
Parliament only grants two subsidies and customs duties/tonnage and poundage for a year, rather than the King’s whole life as was tradition
C saw this as a direct attack on his royal prerogative and ignored thus, continuing to collect t and p longer than this

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What was Parliament’s response to Charles’ request for funds in June 1625?

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They only granted two subsidies and customs duties for one year.

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Why did Charles dissolve his first parliament and when?

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Aug 1625
Parliament had met in Oxford following an outbreak of the Plague
They criticise Buckingham, and speak of impeachment
CHARLES DISSOLVES PARLIAMENT BECAUSE OF THIS CRITICISM

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When was Buckingham’s expedition to Cadiz and why relevant?

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Sep 1625
FAILURE
Buckingham had wanted to restore national pride and respect by capturing valuable treasure to demonstrate English strength
ERODED ANY CONFIDENCE IN BUCKINGHAM LEADING TO FURTHER DISTRUST AND DISLIKE FOR HIM
Cause of tension between crown and parliament

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Charles’ 2nd parliament, what did it attempt

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Feb 1626
Attempts to impeach Buckingham

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What action did Charles take in May 1626 to prevent Buckingham’s impeachment?

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He dissolved Parliament.

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Military conflicts England is involved in in Oct 1627

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England was at war with France and Spain.

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What was the result of Buckingham’s expedition to the Isle of the Ré in 1627?

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It was a humiliating defeat.
Aimed at supporting the Huguenots in La Rochelle and starting the Anglo-French War, ultimately failed and resulted in heavy English losses, including the siege of Saint-Martin-de-Ré and the eventual fall of La Rochelle to the French.
Loss of 4000 out of 7000 troops
CONTRIBUTED TO BUCKINGHAM’S DOWNFALL

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What significant legal case occurred in November 1627?

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The Five Knights case, where five loan refusers were imprisoned without trial.

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What was the Petition of Right and when?

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June 1628
Asserted the rights of citizens against the Crown, including no taxation without Parliament’s consent and no imprisonment without cause, among other things.
The petition outlined four main principles:
No taxation without Parliament’s consent.
No imprisonment without cause, reinforcing the right of habeas corpus.
No quartering of soldiers in citizens’ homes.
No martial law in peacetime.

Charles continued to govern in a way that undermined these principles which contributed to Civil War

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What event in August 1628 significantly reduced tensions from Parliament’s side?

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The assassination of Buckingham.
Meant parliament didn’t have to worry about impeaching him or getting rid of him, and had been a major source of conflict since the start of Charles’ reign.

He was assasinated by a military member.

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When did Charles I dissolve Parliament, marking the start of his Personal Rule?

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March 1629.

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What significant treaty ended the war between England and France in April 1629?

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The Treaty of Suza.

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What was the Book of Orders and when was it published?

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Jan 1631
set of instructions issued by charles to improve jusitice, aid poor relief and address social issues
It’s aim was to make Charles more powerfuland have tighter control, TOP DOWN GOVERNANCE, because led to more scrutiny and monitoring etc.
Gentry did not like this, undermined the trust between Charles and the Gentry and added to the view that he was ruling arbituarly
KEY PART OF PERSONAL RULE
ONE OFTHE GRIEVANCES WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE END OF HIS RULE

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When was Charles I crowned in Scotland?

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June 1633

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What was the Scottish National Assembly’s response to Charles’ new prayer book?

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Feb 1638
Scottish National Asssembly issues a covenant abolishing the new prayer book and chanlleging Charles’ rule
Ultimately sparked war with England

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What was the outcome of the First Bishops War in June 1639?

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It ended with the Treaty of Berwick - included provisions for the Scots to demobilize, free Royalist prisoners, and restore royal property, with Charles I agreeing to withdraw English forces and call a General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
There had been no fighting and only one casualty over the course of the war.

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What did the Triennial Act mandate and when was it? CHARLES I

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FEB 1641
Parliament must meet every 3 years whether called or not.
Proposed by Pym etc.
Major step towards limiting the power of the monarch.

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What was the significance of the Grand Remonstrance and when was it presented?

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-Nov 1641
-Was a list of grievances given to Charles by the English Parliament
-List of the King’s abuses of power, his illegal tax increases, his promotion of unpopular religious reforms, his use of unwise advisors, list of demands for reform of Church and state
-PASSED BY 159 TO 148 VOTES
-CHARLES REJECTS THIS AND TRIES TO ARREST THE PRIME MOVERS OF THE BILL

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What major event occurred on January 4, 1642?

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Charles attempted to arrest five members of Parliament.
He entered the House of Commons and FAILS to arrest them
This was a major blunder
the 5 members had been warned and already escaped, the speaker refused to tell Charles where they had gone

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What event marked the beginning of the First Civil War in August 1642?

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Charles I raised his standard at Nottingham.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Edgehill in October 1642?
It was indecisive and ended in a draw.
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What significant victory did Parliament achieve in July 1644?
The Battle of Marston Moor.
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What/when Battle of Naseby
June 1645 Was a decisive parliamentary victory, huge show of strength of NMA Was a military and political disaster for the King TURNING POINT IN THE WAR AND ALSO FOR THE STUART TIMELINE Army was led by Cromwell and Fairfax
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What were the Propositions of Newcastle in July 1646?
A set of demands made by Parliament to Charles. Wanted: the accepting of the covenant, establishment of a Presbyterian form of Church government, parliament to be given control of the army, the turning over of key royalists for punishment. ## Footnote Charles initially engaged in discussions with parliament but eventually he refused to accept the conditions.
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When was Charles I kidnapped, by who, why significant?
June 1647 Joyce kidnapped him Was done in response to a rumour that the Presbyterian faction was planning to take Charles to London The army didn't want them to send CHarles to Scotland where he coukd bring an army SO, they took him t Newmarket ## Footnote Weakened Parliament's position and strengthened the army's.
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What was the Heads of Proposals?
Aug 1647 Presented to the King and intended to create a settlement Basically restored Charles to his 1642 power, but with some religious toleration. (division of power between King, parliament and army, advocated for religious tolerance, established biennial parliaments, established a council of state to direct the militia and navy, gave parliament the power to nominate great officers of state) ## Footnote CHARLES STILL REJECTS!!!!!! Key when looking at his character and reasons for his downfall.
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What significant document did the Levellers issue in October 1647 and what was it?
The 'Agreement of the People'. Was a proposal for a constitution that would limit the power of the government and establish democratic reform. Called for equal distribution of people representing parliament and religious freedom.
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What was the purpose of the agreement of the people?
To limit the power of the government and establish democratic reform ## Footnote It called for equal representation in parliament and religious freedom.
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What were the Putney Debates and when?
Discussions about the political settlement after the first civil war between officers of the NMA and leveller citizens ## Footnote Occurred in October-November 1647
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When did Charles escape?
Nov 1647 ## Footnote He signed the Engagement with the Scots, promising to establish Presbyterianism in England.
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What does 'no further addresses' refer to?
The Parliament's vote to break off negotiations with Charles in January 1648.
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When did the second civil war start?
February 1648 ## Footnote This was followed by Royalist risings in various regions.
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What was the Windsor Prayer Meeting?
April 1648 A three-day meeting of the NMA to discuss the army's actions and belief that the King was God's enemy. They describe Charles as 'that man of blood'
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Preston?
Aug 17th 1648 Cromwell achieved a decisive victory, weakening the royalist cause
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What was Pride's Purge?
A military coup aimed at the Long Parliament to eliminate members willing to negotiate with the King ## Footnote Resulted in the formation of the Rump Parliament with only 200 members.
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What does the term 'Rump Parliament' refer to?
The Parliament left after Pride's Purge, consisting of more radical members. It justified the execution of the king by claiming to represent the people. Eliminates political prebyterians. ## Footnote DEMONSTRATES ARMYS CONTROL AND POWER, THEY DID NOT WANT TO NEGOTIATE.
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What was the significance of the army's control after Pride's Purge?
It demonstrated the army's influence and power over Parliament THE ARMY WAS AHUGELY CONTENTIOUS ISSUE WHICH WAS PART OF THE REASON FOR PRIDE'S PURGE. ## Footnote The army demanded indemnity and arrears of pay, while Parliament wanted disbandment.
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What was established on January 1, 1649?
The first high court set up to try the king ## Footnote This was part of the republican rule that followed.
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When was King Charles I executed?
January 31, 1649 ## Footnote His trial was marked by controversy and legal disputes.
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What was the political structure from 1649-1653?
Commonwealth with no protectorate regime, ruled by the people ## Footnote This was characterized by republican rule.
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Who was appointed as Royal Chaplain in July 1625 and why was this significant?
-Richard Montague -He was an anti-calvinist divine, an arminian clerc -Parliament had attacked his support of him previously so this appointment was a clear show of his arminian tending support
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York House conference date and what?
Feb 1626 Aimed to debate theological differences, particularly between Calvinism and Arminianism, but ultimately failed to resolve the issue, leading to increased religious tensions and political polarization.
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When did Charles I begin to enforce forced loans and why?
Sep 1626 Parliament refused to fund Charles' wars Privy council decides to raise this forced loan equivalent to five parliamentary subsidies He begins to imprison dissenters
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When was Lord Chief Justice Carew dismissed and why?
Sep 1626 He refused to endorse the legality of the forced loan.
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When was Wentworth appointed as president of the council of the North and why is this significant?
Dec 1628 Sets stage for his later actions in Ireland which would ultimately lead to his downfall.
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What were the three resolutions and when and how were they passed?
2 March 1629 Speaker of teh commons prevented from dissolving parliament until passed Condemned: those who have promoted popery and Arminianism, those who had advised the king to levy extra parliamentary taxes, merchants who had voluntarily paid customs duties, as TRAITORS
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1630 EVENTS
Aug, Exchequer judges support the King's right to levy knighthood fines Nov, Treaty of Madrid, peace between Enbgland and Spain Future Charles II is born
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When was Wentworth appointed Deputy of Ireland?
Jan 1632
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What/when new scottish prayer book
June 1637 EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR Leads to Prayer book rebellion
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When was Laud made Archbishop of Canterbury and why was this significant?
1633 VERY CONTROVERSIAL He championed a 'high church' approach, which emphasised elaborate rituals, ornate church interiors CONTRASTS CLASSIC PROTESTANT AND PURITAN VIEW Laud aligned more with Arminian views, Laud's emphasis on restoring "beauty of holiness" in churches, including the use of elaborate vestments, stained glass, and images, was seen by Puritans as a move towards Catholic practices. Laud's order that communion tables be placed against the east wall of the chancel, surrounded by railings, was particularly controversial, as it was seen as a move towards a more Catholic-style altar.
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When was the Book of sports reissued and where?
1633 Blanket enforcement, rather tahn just place specific like under James I.
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1634 event
Oct, Ship money writs sent to maritime counties NOT A HUGE ISSUE AS THIS WAS WHERE USUALLY ENFORCED Even though this was a wartime tax and England was not at war.
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1635 events
June, ship money extended inland, MORE OPPOSITION Medieval forest courts are revived, FISCAL FEUDALISM
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Who was appointed as Lord Treasurer in 1636
William Juxon, Bishop of London
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1637 events
July, riots in Edinburgh in St Giles Church AGAINST THE PRAYER BOOK Scottish prayer book rebellion, Scots violently rejecting the new prayer book
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When did the Scottish National assembly abolish bishops and what did this lead to?
Nov 1638 Led to first Bishops war
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When was the end of personal rule?
1640
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When was Wentworth created Earl of Strafford and Lord Lieutentant of Ireland?
Jan 1640
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Short parliament
April-May 1640 Only met for a few weeks Charles dissolved because of parliament's refusal to grant him funds unless he addressed their grievances first. ISSUES LIKE SHIP MONEY, SCOTTISH PRAYER BOOK, PERSONAL RULE
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Dates of second Bishop's war, how did it end what happened?
Aug-Oct 2nd 1640 - Scots took Newcastle which forced Charles to call the Long Parliament - Significantly weakens Charles' position - Major event is the battle of Newburn, where Scots cross over the border at the River Tweed and reach Newcastle - Ends with Treaty of Ripon, temporarily settled the conflict, required Charles to pay the Scots while they occupied parts of Northern England, TERMS WERE UNFAVOURABLE TO CHARLES UNTIL PARLIAMENT RATIFY THE TREATY ## Footnote Contributed significantly to tensions which led to first civil war
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When did the Long Parliament first meet?
Nov 1640 Attacks on ship money, judges and monopolists
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When were Strafford and Laud impeached?
Nov 1640
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What/when London Root and Branch petition
Dec 1640 Presented to parliament, signed by Londoners Proposed the abolition of Bishops
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What began in March 1641?
Trial of the Earl of Strafford Led to his execution and the use of the Bill of Attainder He was on trial for treason
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What/when Army Plot
April 1641 Failed attempt by supporters of the King to overthrow parliament using the army. Esculated tensions and divisions.
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April 1641, Strafford's trial
Prosecution fail to prove their case Why Bill of Attainder is later used
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What/when Bishop's exclusion bill
May 1641 Prevents men in Holy Orders from exercising any jurisdiction or authority Link to 'NO BISHOP NO KING!'
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When was Strafford executed?
May 1641 SHOWS KING IS LOSING POWER He is executed after a Bill of Attainder is passed againt him, Charles was forced to assent to Strafford's execution.
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When were there riots in London, Charles I, and what did this lead to?
May 1641, steps towards civil war.
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When was the act passed which prevented the dissolution of parliament without its own consent?
May 1641 Limiting powers of the King
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When was the tonnage and poundage act passed?
June 1641, granted the King customs duties for a limited time, declared that levying such duties without parliament's consent was illegal
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June 1641
- tonnage and poundage act -House of Lords reject the Bishops Exclusion Bill -King announces his intention to visit Scotland -Ten propositions agreed by parliament as basis for negotiations with the King
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when was there acts abolishing the courts of Star Chamber and Court of High commission?
July 1641 HUGE LOSS OF THE KINGS POWER INCREASED TENSIONS
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Aug 1641
-Act abolishing Ship Money -Limitation of Forests Act -Act preventing the distraint of knighthood -Charles visits Scotland
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What events in Aug 1641 did Charles view as undermining the Royal Prerogative and his power?
-Act abolishing Ship Money -Limitation of the forests act -act preventing dutraint of knighthood
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What was the distraint of Knighthood?
Forced landowners with estates of a certain value to take up knighthoods, initially for military reasons, but later also to raise revenue through fines or compounding, which caused considerable animosity.
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Who did Charles make concessions to in Sep 1641 and what were they?
-Scottish Covenanters - Including the abolition of bishops in the Church of Scotland, and the remittance of financial payments from England to Scotland, which led to the withdrawal of Covenanter forces from northern England.
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Oct 1641 events
-Start of second session of Long Parliament, opposition programme became much more radical, formation of different parties: royalists and parliamentarians -Irish rebellion, beginning of the Irish Catholic-Protestant divide. HAPPENS BECAUSE STRAFFORD IS DEAD SO THEY ARE ABLE TO REBEL. -Allegations of a royalist plot against Scottish covenanters, 'The Scottish Incident'.
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Who were the Scottish Covenanters?
-Scottish Presbyterians -signed covenants to defend their presbyterian church government and worship against percieved Stuart interferance
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DEC 1641
-Militia Bill introduced in the commons -ruling oligarchic clique in London defeated in city elections -mobs controlled London, 13 bishops were prevented from attending parlaiment because of this and demanded that proceedings in their absence should be null and void, end up impeached as as result -rumours cicrulated that Henrietta Maria was to be impeached.
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What/when militia bill
Dec 1641 introduced in the commons gave parliament the power to appoint military commanders Charles refused to give his royal assent
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When did Charles leave London for the North?
Jan 1642, never returns as a free man
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When did Henrietta Maria leave England and why?
Feb 1642 seeking foreign support
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What did parliament issue in March 1642 without the King's consent?
Militia ordinance Granted parliament the power to control the country's militia forces, taking command of the army away from the king
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April 1642, event
John Hotham refuses to surrender the Royal Arsenal at Hull to the King. Charles was unable to gain access to the ammunitions there.
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When did Charles I issue commissions of Array?
June 1642 Issued to challenge the orders given by parliament to raise troops under its militia odinance
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What/when 19 propositions?
June 1642 Set of demands made by parliament to the King As a basis for negotations again Said parliament should: approve the appointment of ministers, control the army and the militia, oversee foreign policy, control the education of royal children, hold the King's ministers accountable CHARLES REJECTS THESE OUTRIGHT Led to preperatiosn for armed conflict.
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When did parliament vote to raise an army, first civil war?
July 1642
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When was the first armed conflict of 1642 and what was it?
July 1642 Lord Strange was forcibly prevented from seizing ammunitions in Manchester
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When were Charles' forces stopped at Turnham Green and why was this significant?
Nov 1642 The Royalist forces' advance on London was halted at Turnham Green, effectively ending any immediate prospect of the King capturing the capital. This standoff was crucial because it marked the end of the royalist hopes of seizing London and shifted the balance of power in the First English Civil War.
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When did parliament first agree to peace negotations, first civil war and when did this fail?
Dec 1642 and these failed in May 1642
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When did the seige of Hull begin and what was it?
July 1643 Was an attempt from Charles of seizing Hull which held a large arsenal HE FAILED, PARLIAMENT WON IN OCT 1643
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When did parliament ally with Scotland and what did they agree to?
Aug 1643 Signing of the Solemn League and Covenenant Would establish a presbyterian church in both England and Scotland in return for help in defeating the King.
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When did Pym die?
Dec 1643
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What happened in Feb 1644?
Religious independents in Parliament begin to ask for limited religious toleration.
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What happened to Essex and his army in sep 1644?
- Trapped in Cornwall -Surrendered entire army - ESSEX WAS A PARLIAMENTARIAN
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What happened between Manchester and Cromwell 1644 and what did it symbolise?
Sep-Nov 1644 They quarrelled over military strategy It symbolised the divisions in parliament between the peace and war party.
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When did parliament introduce the self-denying ordinance and when was it passed?
Dec 1644 introduced, Passed in April 1645
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When was the NMA formed?
Jan - March 1645
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Why did peace talks from Jan-March 1645 fail?
RELIGIOUS DIVISIONS and mutual distrust
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Weher were the Royalists defeated in July 1645
Langport Significantly boosted parliament's position and opened the prospect of a parliamentary victory
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Two royalist defeats in Sep 1645
Prince Rupert forced to surrender Bristol Scottish Royalists defeated by convenanters
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What basically marked the end of the first civil war?
April 1646 King Charles I left Oxford and surrendered to the Scots
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When did the Scots hand Charles over to parliament?
Feb 1647 Scots handed him over and left england Parliament voted for disbnadment of the army and left it with only 8 weeks worth of wages.
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April -May 1647, army
Army petitions - expressing grievances and demands, such as issues over arrears of pay, slow progress of negotiations and parliamnet's intentions with negotiations Eg. Solemn Engagement Agitators are seized Army refuse to disband Shows their growing strength as a political player
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What did the army do in Aug 1647?
Entered London
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When did the King sign the 'engagement' and what was it?
CALLED THE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SCOTS Dec 1647 Was a secret agreement between Scottish Royalists and Charles Charles promised to establish Presbyterianism in England in return for Scottish support in regaining his throne
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Where were there Royalist risings after the start of the second civil war?
April 1648 Essex, Kent, Cornwall, Yorkshire, Wales
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When did the Scots invade England second civil war?
July 1648
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When did Cromwell defeat the Welsh
Aug 1648
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When did parlaiment end commisions in favour of negotiating with Charles and what did this contradict?
Sep 1648 Contradicts vote of no addresses
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What was the army remonstrance and when was it?
Nov 1648 Document presented by the New Model Army to the House of Commons, demanding justice for the Second English Civil War and specifically targeting King Charles I. Drafted by Henry Ireton. Demanded trial and punishment of the King. ## Footnote Reflected the arm's growing power.
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When did Charles' trial start
20th Jan 1649 Very controversial
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what did charles do to his opposition before his second parliament?
He made the vocal opposition into sheriffs so they would be unable to stand for election
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1628-9 parliament
AT THE BEGINNING THE COMMONS SEEMED WILLING TO COMPROMISE agreed to give Charles 5 subsidies if their grievances were addressed, simsilar to demands within the petition of right. Charles is forced to agree to the petition of right in this parliament Parliament extremely critical of Charles' promotion of Arminianism Charles tries to dissolve while MP's pass three resolutions Then personal rule
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how many people were imprisoned for refusing to pay the forced loan
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Issues with the petition of right
June 1628 * did not explicitly mention the customs duty, impositions or tonnage and poundage. CHARLES CLAIMED HE HAD NOT SURRENDERED HIS RIGHT TO COLLECT THESE * Failed to address Charles' favour to anti-Calvinists such as Monatgu and Laud * MASSIVE question of trust, as Charles didn't initially respond to the petition well, telling the royal printer to deface teh statute number, made the document not fully legal,
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When was personal rule dismantled
during the short parliament 1640-1
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who were the radical parliamentaries and who were the constitutional royalists
* radical parliamemtarians under Pym Junto * Constitutional royalits under Edward Hyde
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Dates of first civil war
1642-6 parliametary side victorious after army rearrangement in 1644-5
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June 1647, army declares
'we are no mercenary'
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third civiil war
1649-51 Cromwell imposes English rule on the irish and scottish and defeats Charles Stuart
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1649-51
rule of the Rump Oath of engagement abolition of compulsory church attendance Blasphemy act adultery act
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how did Cromwell describe the Rump
'a self-perpetuating oligarchy'
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what/when Solemn Engagement
May 1647 Said the army would not disband until an agreeemnt had been reached whoch met the army's grievances Petition to parliament
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what/when three resolutions
March 1629 declared anyone seeking to introduce "popery or Arminianism" to be an enemy of the kingdom, anyone advising the collection of tonnage and poundage without parliamentary consent to be an enemy of the kingdom, and anyone who paid tonnage and poundage without parliamentary consent to be an enemy of the kingdom passed while speaker was physically held down so couldn't dissolve parliament

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