The Rule Of The Rump Flashcards
(12 cards)
What was Ireland’s status during the execution of Charles I
Ireland was already a royalist stronghold, and when news of Charles’s execution reached Scotland in February 1649, Scotland immediately proclaimed king Charles II
How did the situation in England change after Charles’s execution in 1649
he situation in England did not improve. Ireton aiming to dissolve parliament and hold new elections
When did the Rump Parliament declare itself
4 January 1649
What was the attitude of the MPs who remained after the regicide
The remaining MPs, collectively known as the Rump Parliament, refused to return to the old system, and declared itself to be the sole legislative authority, effectively establishing a de facto government
What is the Council Of State
A government council that considers high-level policy
What is the Council Of State similar to
Privy Coucil
When was the House Of Lords abolished
March 1649
What is the Commonwealth
The official name given to the English government from the governments abolition in 1649
When was the Toleration Act
1650
What did the Toleration Act do
Removed requirement to attend church as long as they took part in religious service every week
When was the Blasphemy Act
August 1650
What did the Blasphemy Act do
Aimed to restrict radical religious sects
