Nominated Assembly (1653) Flashcards
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Who advised Cromwell to dissolve the Rump and what was his reasoning
Colonel Lambert advised Cromwell to dissolve the Rump because he believed it was ineffective and that a new constitution was needed to stabilize the government
What role did Colonel Thomas Harrison play in the process of forming a new government
Made a suggestion to Cromwell to consult with the Independent Churches and radical groups to nominate members for a new assembly
How did Cromwell approach the nomination of members for the new government
Cromwell formed a committee of four generals who questioned the Independent Churches to nominate members for a new parliament that would be known as the Nominated Assembly
How did Cromwell ensure the new assembly would be representative
By asking independent churches to nominate members and then adding and reducing names through the Council of Officers, Cromwell aimed to create a balanced and more effective parliament
What was the significance of the Nominated Assembly
It was intended to be a new, more stable parliament that would replace the ineffective Rump and implement reforms to stabilize the government
What happened once all the members were nominated
Council Of Officers added several more names and reduced the total
What were the total member in the Nominated Assembly
140
Where did the members from the Nominated Assembly come from
England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
What did Cromwell tell the members of the Nominated Assembly
Answer the call of God
Enact godly reformation
What was the common nickname for The Nominated Assembly
It was called the “Barebones Parliament”
Why was the Nominated Assembly nicknamed the
“Barebones Parliament”
Due to Praise-God Nicholas Barbon, a leather seller and preacher
What was the composition of the majority of the members in the “Barebones Parliament”
Most members were of the lesser gentry, conservative by nature, and had little interest in radical reforms
What types of reforms were enacted during this period
Moderate and relatively progressive reforms, including continuation of the Dutch war, legal help for debtors, regulations for lunatics, and civil marriage
How did the war with the Dutch proceed during this period
The war continued, as members of the Assembly saw the need to secure trade routes, which was a key concern
What legal measures were introduced to help debtors
New legal measures were implemented to assist debtors in managing their debts more effectively
What regulations concerning lunatics were introduced
Laws were enacted to regulate the treatment of lunatics, aiming to improve their care and management
How was civil marriage addressed during this period
Civil marriage was allowed and officiated by Justices of the Peace (JPs), representing a move towards secular and legal marriage practices
Why was the assembly viewed as eccentric
The assembly was seen as eccentric because it included a radical minority of Fifth Monarchists, whose schemes for government frightened more cautious members
How did Cromwell respond to the radical minority in the assembly
Cromwell faced the challenge of balancing reform while managing fears of radical influence, leading to a more cautious approach to governance
Who were the Radical “saints’’ role in the assembly
Fifth Monarchists
What was the Radical ‘saints’’ role in the assembly
The ‘saints’ felt they could not work with the ‘sinners’ of the conservative government, which led to tensions and fears of radical overthrow
How did the radicals’ beliefs affect their relationship with the conservative members?
The radicals’ belief in divine authority and their apocalyptic views made them oppose the conservative members, who prioritized stability and financial well-being.
Unhappy that the conservative gentry were attempting to abolish tithes
What happened in December 1653 regarding the assembly
More moderate members met and voted to dissolve the assembly
Who created the Instrument Of Government
Major-General John Lamber
