The Search For Settlement (1646-47) Flashcards
(9 cards)
When did Charles surrender to the Scots
In April 1646
What was the reaction among parliament supporters upon Charles’s surrender
There was overwhelming reaction among supporters that a settlement was one of relief and a desire for a speedy settlement
What was the initial thought regarding removing or replacing Charles
There was no thought of removing or replacing Charles at this point
What was the key consideration of government during this period
The key consideration was to avoid establishing a government without a monarchy
Why had Charles’s advisers been removed before his surrender
They had been removed when Laud was excecuted
When was Laud executed
1645
What was Charles’s position after he was received at the Scots’ Newcastle
He received separate proposals for a settlement from the Scots and the English
How did the initial sources of discontent influence Charles’s surrender
The discontent among parliament supporters and the desire for a settlement influenced the decision to surrender, but the question of monarchy remained central
What was the significance of Charles’s surrender in April 1646
It marked a turning point in the English Civil War, leading to negotiations and further political developments
