the committee of safety

• 1. After dismissing the Rump Parliament, the army generals created the Committee of Safety, but it struggled even more to manage the financial crisis or maintain order.
• 2. Anti-army riots erupted in London, merchants resisted taxes, and law courts ceased functioning, highlighting the deepening instability caused by the army's failure to govern effectively.
• 3. Divisions within the army intensified after the October dismissal of the Rump, weakening the military's unity and creating further uncertainty.
• 4. Sir Arthur Haselrig and other Rump leaders sought support, and General George Monck declared his allegiance to the Rump, moving his army toward England, with the navy backing him.
• 5. Facing mounting pressure, the Committee of Safety and the Council of Officers disbanded, leading to the restoration of the Rump Parliament on 26 December, which ultimately set the stage for the monarchy's return.