Attacks on Charles’ government (2)

What was the Triennial act? (1641)

• This was the first step of dismantling the prerogative courts

• This stated that Parliament had to be called every 3 years

• Also the long Parliament couldn’t be dissolved without their consent

Why did Charles allow the dismantle of the prerogative govt?

Financial pressures forced him

What were the Remedial measures? (May - August 1641)

• Tonnage and poundage were given and to Charles and all other custom charges were banned

• In July 1641, the courts were banned

• In August 1641, ship money, forest law and knighthoods are outlawed

What was the impact of the Remedial measures?

Charles had to be dependent on Parliament for money

How did the Triennial Act and remedial measures cause fractions in relations?

It didn’t seem like Parliament wanted to set up a sustainable government. They wanted to share executive powers. Charles felt like junto were taking away his rights; some MPs thought this was radical (constitutional royalist)

When were the 10 propositions?

June 1641

Why were Parliament worried about Charles trip to Scotland?

They were worried Charles would raise an army in Scotland and reassert his power

Why were the English army angry at parliament?

Parliament hadn’t paid them

What did the 10 propositions say?

• to postpone Charles trip

• To dismiss the evil councillors

• To give military control to “trusted” people

• To dismiss the Catholic advisors in the court

What was the impact of the 10 propositions?

Parliament couldn’t trust Charles and now they were trying to control his courts and his right to control the army

How was Pym effective?

• Pym had successfully manoeuvred and reduced Charles power;

• he also managed to keep Parliament unified;

• Pym also managed to pay off both the English and Scottish army through tax

By 1640, how much had Parliament gave the Scottish army?

£230,000

What were anti-Laudians initially petitioning for?

Removing the innovations and banning the episcopacy

Why was ecclesiastical authority breaking down?

Laud was in prison

Why did Pym want to keep the bishop?

To keep social order

In May, what were there fears about?

That there would be a popish plot since Charles moved some troops to the South

What did Charles do to cool down tensions?

• Charles appointed Laud’s enemy, John Williams as the Archbishop of York

• He also promised that Protestantism will be the main religion of England