Political radicalism (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did Parliament create the New Model Army?
When did Parliament create the New Model Army?
February 1645
What revolutionary principle did the New Model Army follow in its structure?
What revolutionary principle did the New Model Army follow in its structure?
Prioritized ability over social class
What religious foundation characterized the New Model Army?
What religious foundation characterized the New Model Army?
Strong Puritan principles
What was Oliver Cromwell's role when the New Model Army was created?
What was Oliver Cromwell's role when the New Model Army was created?
MP & cavalry commander
On what date did the army publish the 'Solemn Engagement'?
On what date did the army publish the 'Solemn Engagement'?
29 May 1647
When did the Putney Debates take place?
When did the Putney Debates take place?
October-November 1647
What was the Levellers' position on voting rights?
What was the Levellers' position on voting rights?
Every man should have voting rights
Who did Cromwell believe should have voting rights?
Who did Cromwell believe should have voting rights?
Landowners & property owners
What taxes did the Levellers want to eliminate?
What taxes did the Levellers want to eliminate?
Tithes & excise duties
Who founded the Diggers?
Who founded the Diggers?
Gerrard Winstanley
What did the Diggers believe about private property?
What did the Diggers believe about private property?
It should not exist
What did soldiers demand after the war ended?
What did soldiers demand after the war ended?
Religious tolerance, wages, pardons