The failure to compromise,1647-49

Who were the Levellers? What did they believe in?

• A political movement during advocating for extended suffrage and religious tolerance.

• A group of scientists who focused on leveling geographical terrains.

• A religious sect that believed in the divine right of kings.

• A medieval guild of craftsmen specializing in leveling tools.

What was Oliver Cromwell’s position regarding the Levellers?

• He supported the Levellers' demands for political reform.

• He was indifferent to the Levellers' cause.

• He initially supported but later opposed the Levellers.

• He wanted to get levelled by them

What was the name of the settlement drawn up based on the proposals by the Leveller influenced soldiers?

• The Agreement of the People

• The Magna Carta

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Petition of Right

What is meant by “Agitators”?

• Elected representatives of ordinary soldiers in the New Model Army

• What the Levellers came to be known as

• Senior leaders of the Army

• Politicians who were agitated by Royalist actions

Where were the Debates of 1647 between the Levellers and leading army officers held?

• Putney

• Hackney

• Westminster

• Bognor Regis

Who was the highest ranking Leveller officer in the army?

• John Lilburne

• Thomas Rainsborough

• Edward Sexby

• William Walwyn

What brought the Putney Debates to a close?

• The escape of King Charles I

• The execution of King Charles I

• The birth of King Charles I

• The dissolution of the New Model Army

Where did Charles I flee to from Hampton Court?

• France

• Wales

• Watlington

• Isle of Wight

What was the King's central promise to the Scots in exchange for their allegiance?

• Land and titles

• Gold and Silver

• Consolidation of the Church of England as the state religion in England

• Establishment of Presbyterianism as the state religion in England

The outbreak of the Second Civil War was marked by which event?

• Croatian army entering England

• Irish army entering England

• Welsh army entering England

• Scotish army entering England