what state was the country in at the time of the Leveller challenge? and why?
a state of public instability due to the power struggle between the NMA and the Rump.
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what did the levellers do (summary) in the Leveller Challenge?
they had infiltrated the rank and file of the NMA and incited mutiny by accusing Ireton and Cromwell of deceit and ambition, claiming they were unfit to lead the army
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what did Lilburne hand out during the leveller challenge?
pamphlets
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What happened on the 14th May 1649? (Leveller challenge)
Cromwell and Fairfax captured over 300 mutineers at Burford, and 3 of the ringleaders were shot
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what happened in April 1649? (Leveller Challenge)
300 infantrymen of Colonel John Hewson's regiment declared they would not serve in Ireland until the levellers' programme was realised, and were subsequently suspended without pay
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What happened in late April 1649? (Leveller Challenge)
soldiers in London made similar demands to that of John Hewson's regiment and refused to obey when they were consequently ordered out of London
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how many of the soldiers in London were arrested and sentenced to death, and what happened to them, during the Leveller Challenge>
15 were arrested and 6 sentenced to death. they were pardoned, except Robert Lockyer, who was hung on April 27, 1649.
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what happened at Robert Lockyer's funeral
There was a hige demonstration at his funeral, with thousands wearing black and green ribbons on their heads and breasts.
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What happened in October 1649? (Leveller Challenge)
Lilburne was tried for treason for publishing a pamphlet which attacked Cromwell and Ireton, but was acquitted by the Jury due to popular support
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what did the New Model Army call for in 1649 during the Leveller Challenge?
the restoration of the Agitators and the General Council
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What happened with religion during the Leveller challenge? what change was there to Lilburne's religion?
the Baptist church public disassociated themselves from the leveller movement. Lilburne converted to the Quaker faith during his exile, and faced harsh treatment as new religious groups posed a radical threat to the existing hierarchy
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what happened with public support for the army during the leveller challenge?
there were civilian casualties at the demonstrations as they had attended to support the levellers - managed to get Lilburne acquitted due to popular support
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what state was the country in at the time of the Leveller challenge? and why?
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a state of public instability due to the power struggle between the NMA and the Rump.
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what did the levellers do (summary) in the Leveller Challenge?
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Card 4
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what did Lilburne hand out during the leveller challenge?
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Card 5
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What happened on the 14th May 1649? (Leveller challenge)
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