The Build Up To War (1641-42) Flashcards
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What rumours were growing about Ireland during this period
Rumours of a rising Irish Catholic influence and attacks on Protestant settlers
What did people believe about Ireland’s future in these rumours
That Ireland was developing into a land of massacre
How many deaths were initially rumoured in Ireland
At least 200,000 deaths
What was feared would happen involving Ireland and England
That an Irish army might land in north-west England
How did the actual number of deaths in Ireland compare to rumours
The real number was much smaller, only a few thousand deaths
What stories contributed to fears about Irish brutality
Tales of brutality and torture
How long did Charles stay in Ireland for
Until November
What did some MP’s fear from Charles
Might use an army against parliament
Pym devised a plan to unite the Commons against parliament
How did Pym unite the Commons against Parliament
Demanding that the Commons should be allowed to approve the king’s commander
When was the “Grand Remonstrance” sent to the king
22nd Nov 1641
What was the Grand Remonstrance
It was a document asserting what had been included in the Ten Propositions, and was passed before parliament by only 11 votes, revealing divisions.
How many votes did the “Grand Remonstrance” pass by
It passed by only 11 votes
Who presented the Militia bill to control the army
Arthur Haselrig
What was the purpose of the Militia bill presented by Arthur Haselrig
To provide an army under the control of parliament to tackle the Irish Rebellion
How did moderates react to the Militia bill
Flocked to Charles’ side
What were the impeachment rumours speculating about Pym and the queen in Jan 1642
Pym was planning to impeach the queen
What did Charles I order on 3rd Jan 1642
Ordered the Lords to start impeachment against opposition leaders
What was the purpose of the warrant issued by Charles on 4 January 1642
To arrest five leading members, including Pym and Hampden, on suspicion of treason
How many soldiers did Charles I enter the Commons with on 4th Jan 1642
300 soldiers
What was the reaction to Charles I entering the Commons on the 4th Jan
Opposition leaders had already been warned and took refuge in the City
What did Charles I do on the 10th Jan 1642
Abandoned London for his family and retired to Hampden Court
Then moved court to York
What did Parliament issue in June 1642
Nineteen Propositions
What was the goal of the Nineteen Propositions
They served as the basis for negotiations, demanding control over the education of the king’s children and other reforms
