the rump parliament

• What event is referred to as the Pride purge?


  The Pride purge occurred on 6th December 1648.
• What was Colonel Pride instructed to do during the Pride purge?


  Colonel Pride was instructed to not let anyone into Parliament who was not on his list.
• What was the outcome of the voting in Parliament after the Pride purge?


  The MPs allowed to vote decided to put Charles on trial.
• What did Cromwell vote to overturn during the Pride purge?


  Cromwell voted to overturn the Newport treaty.
• What name did the royalists give to the Parliament after the Pride purge?

  The royalists named it the 'Rump Parliament'.
• What did the Rump Parliament agree to do regarding Charles?


  The Rump Parliament agreed to put Charles on trial for his life.
• What was the purpose of the Navigation Act of 1651?


  The Navigation Act of 1651 mandated that only English ships could bring goods into England and its colonies.
• How did the Navigation Act of 1651 affect English businesses?


  It protected English businesses by limiting trade to English ships.
• Who was England's closest trading partner affected by the Navigation Act of 1651?

  The Dutch were England's closest trading partner affected by the Navigation Act.
• What were Cromwell's reasons for declaring war on the Dutch in the Dutch War (1652-54)?


  Cromwell declared war because the Dutch were not protestant enough and were underselling English wool.
• What was the impact of the Dutch War on the English army?


  The war gave the army something to do and increased support for the army due to its religious nature.
• What was the significance of the Dutch War for England's naval power?


  The Dutch War established English naval dominance.
• How did the Dutch respond to the peace negotiations after the war?


  The Dutch agreed to sign everything except changing their religion to puritanism.
• What were the main failures of the Rump Parliament?


  • Limited reforms frustrated the army.
  • Many MPs were conservative and opposed the King’s removal.
  • 22/41 MPs refused to swear an oath for regicide.
  • Many MPs were expelled at Pride's purge.
  • Most MPs were part of a social order (lawyers and merchants).
  • Economic crisis limited funds for reform.
  • Security threats from Ireland and Scotland prioritized over reform.
  • Fear of radical religious groups hindered religious reform.
  • Focus on the Dutch war diverted attention and resources.
• How did the political nation's demands contrast with those of the radical minority?


  The political nation's conservative demands for normality contrasted with the radical minority's push for reforms.
• What was the relationship between Parliament and the New Model Army (NMA)?


  The relationship was fragile, with Parliament needing the army's protection despite holding authority.
• How was the Presbyterian system viewed during this period?


  The Presbyterian system remained in place but received little support.
• What act was implemented in August 1650 against religious non-conformity?


  The Blasphemy Act was implemented to prevent radical religious ideas.
• What change did the Rump Parliament make regarding the National Church in September 1650?


  The Rump Parliament ended compulsory attendance of the National Church.
• What language was decided for legal proceedings by the Rump Parliament?


  Legal proceedings would be conducted in English rather than Latin.
• What was the main issue for the army regarding the Rump Parliament?


  The main issue was the Rump's failure to introduce constitutional reform.
• When was the Rump Parliament forcibly dissolved?


  The Rump Parliament was forcibly dissolved in April 1653.
• What was the content of Cromwell's speech during the dissolution of the Rump Parliament?


  Cromwell's speech included the phrase "in the name of God, go!"
• How did Cromwell's speech during the dissolution of the Rump Parliament reflect his priorities?


  His speech showed he prioritized serving the army and his beliefs over the opinions of the MPs.
• How did Cromwell's approach to the Rump Parliament compare to Charles I's approach?


  • Both dissolved Parliament.
  • Cromwell's speech was direct and assertive.
  • Cromwell claimed to represent the people's will.
  • Charles I's dissolution was seen as authoritarian.
  • Cromwell's actions were supported by the army.