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Cromwell's Dilemma
- Cromwell was caught between trying to negotiate peace with the King and dealing with radical movements within his army.
- The Levellers' 'Agreement of the People' further complicated matters with its radical proposals.
Clash on Suffrage
- During the Putney Debates, Rainsborough and Ireton clashed on universal suffrage.
- Rainsborough argued for every man's right to vote, while Ireton insisted on property ownership as a prerequisite.
King's Escape
- King Charles escaped Hampton Court, possibly aiming to ally with the Scots.
- This disrupted the ongoing Putney Debates and further complicated the political situation.