Divisions In Parliament Flashcards
(14 cards)
What did the Newcastle Propositions demand regarding the army and religious reforms
The proposals demanded that parliament would control the militia for 20 years
Parliament would nominate officers of the state
Bishops be abolished
A Presbyterian Church be created through an experimental three-year period
When were the Newcastle Proposition presented to Charles I
July 1646
How did Charles respond to the Newcastle Propositions
Charles delayed his answer; he was unlikely to accept all the proposals and was cautious about fully endorsing them
Why was Charles hesitant to accept the Newcastle Propositions
Because they involved significant changes to the monarchy and church, and he was wary of losing royal authority and traditional power
What was the Levellers’ role during this period
They started as advocates of religious toleration, developed a political program, and supported the New Model Army, but their ideas were considered radical and controversial
What was the outcome of the military and political tensions after Charles refused to accept the proposals
The army, led by Fairfax, and political supporters, known as Agitators, began to oppose the king openly, and the army became a rival to the Parliament
Who was Corne Joyce, and what was his role in June 1647
Corne Joyce was a junior officer who arrived with an escort at Holdenby House to take possession of the king and escort him to join the army at Newmarket, where he was later transferred to Hampton Court and held under army supervision.
What happened the day after Corne Joyce’s arrival at Holdenby House
The leading officers, including Oliver Cromwell, signed an Engagement
What was the Engagement that was signed
It was a document to stand with the army and established a General Council of both officers and Agitators, which Cromwell supported
Why did Cromwell support the army remaining subordinate to Fairfax
Cromwell believed Fairfax was more politically astute and that supporting the existing leadership would help keep the army within negotiations rather than escalating conflict
What action did Ireton take in mid-June regarding the army and the king
Ireton, Cromwell’s son-in-law, penned a document demanding the expulsion of 11 Presbyterian MPs and religious toleration, as well as wider elections
What was the outcome of Ireton’s demands
He demanded the expulsion of Presbyterian MPs, which led to wider political tensions and was part of the army’s efforts to influence the political process
When was the settlement with the king negotiated, and what was its nature
On 2 August, Henry Ireton presented a fair settlement proposal with the heads of the proposals, which was based on negotiations and included religious toleration and wider elections
What did the proposals include
Triennale Act repealed and replaced with Biennial parliaments
Parliament would nominate officers for 10 years
Parliament control militia for 10 years
Continued use of bishops but restrictions on their power
