The Second Civil War and The Execution Of Charles I (1648-49) Flashcards
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When did the Scots enter England and what event did their arrival trigger
The Scots entered England in April 1648
What event did the Scots arrival trigger
Second Civil War
How was the Second Civil War ultimately ended
It was ended by an army commanded by Cromwell that defeated the Scots
When did the Second Civil War end
August 1648
What doubts did some MPs have during negotiations after the Second Civil War
Some MPs were still hesitant about ending negotiations, especially as Charles refused to fully cooperate and there were disagreements about abolishing bishops
What was the significance of the meeting at Windsor
The army presented a Remonstrance to the Commons, demanding justice and a reformed government, which led to Charles’s trial
What did Ireton demand during the negotiations
Ireton demanded that Charles be brought to justice, with a plan for a reformed government based on the Newcastle Propositions
What did Parliament send Charles I for consensus in 1648
4 bills which consisted a revised version of the Newcastle Propositions
What was Charles I response the bills
He would consider parliamentarian control over militia however he already decided to have no intention of doing so
What happened on the 5th December 1648
Commons was surrounded by the troops of Thomas Pride
How many MP’s were excluded because they supported continued negotiations with Charles I
186
How many MP’s were arrested for trying to continue negotiations with Charles I
45
How many MP’s were present in “Rump” House after all the exclusions
240
How many MP’s were directly involved in the trail and execution of Charles I
71
What was created in order to try Charles I
High Court Of Justice
When was Charles I voted guilty
27th January 1649
What was Charles I beheaded
30th January 1649
