The Interregnum & The Gunpowder Plot Flashcards
When did the Interregnum happen?
1649 - 1658
When did the gunpowder plot happen?
in 5 / 11 / 1605
What was the Gunpowder Plot?
A scheme by the Catholics to kill the Parliament members
What were the two major parts of the Interregnum?
The Commonwealth, andthe Protectorate
In which period of the Interregnum:
- Council of State was appointed after the execution
- House of Commons was the source of all power
- Not recognized by Europeans
- Suppressed rebellious groups
The Commonwealth
Which 2 rebellious groups were supressed by House of Commons
The Leveller and the Diggers
This rebellious group fought for universal suffrage, religious tolerance, and laws written in English
The Leveller
This rebellious group advocated for land opportunities for the poor and rose against the rise of food prices
The Diggers
In this period of the Interregnum:
- The Instrument of Government was drafted
- Cromwell dissolved the parliament and self-appoints as ‘Lord Protector’
- Tolerance was declared to all except for Catholics
The Protectorate
This document legitimized the power of Cromwell
The Instrument of Government
In this part of the Interregnum:
- O.C. dies, and Richard Cromwell becomes Lord Protector
- Commonwealth collapses into chaos
- There are arguments between the military and the administration
- George Monck proposes that Charles II come back
Post-Interregnum
In which period of the interregnum was an abandonment of democratic ideals
Protectorate
Dissolves Parliament and self-appoints as lord Protector
Oliver Cromwell
Declares religious tolerance except for Catholics
Oliver Cromwell
Decides that monarchy should be restored and invites Charles II from exile
George Monck
