why was Charles I executed

when did parliament withdraw no addresses

September 1648

what was the army’s view following parliament’s withdrawal of no addresses

they did not want parliament to reach an agreement with Charles because he argued he could not be trusted and had forfeited his right to be regarded as God’s anointed

when was the Army remonstrance drawn up

November 1648

what was the army remonstrance

an attack on the king, demanding he be punished

why was the army remonstrance significant

the king was no longer being attacked indirectly as he had been traditionally

how did parliament respond to the army remonstrance

refused to debate it and voted to continue negotiations with Charles

how did the army respond to Parliament’s response to the remonstrance

they blocked the entrance to parliament and Colonel Pride read a list of those to be prevented from entering

what was Cromwell’s view at the time of the purge

he was unsure whether the king should be brought to trial and continued to urge action

did the purge mean Charles’ trial was guaranteed

no - it was parliament’s actions that led to the purge so can be seen as a defensive measure by the army

when was Charles trial inevitable

when Charles refused concessions proposed by Cromwell, who then believed the King was obstructing God’s will

why was a trial risky

because the outcome was not guaranteed - if he was found not guilty a settlement would be very difficult

if he was found guilty he may not be executed

if he was executed the monarchy may continue

what happened on 1 Jan 1949

the Rump set up a court of high commission to try Charles

what did the Court claim Charles had done

• waged war on parliament

• granted commissions to Irish rebels

what was established following Charles’ execution

the Republic, known as the Commonwealth