1-First civil war Flashcards
Why did the war start in the King’s favour
Controlled much of the country, had support of gentry and nobility
experienced royalist generals, nephews, family loyalty had served in thirty years war
What was the first significant Battle
Battle Of Edgehill in Oct 1642
What happened at the Battle of Edgehill
no clear victory
royalist advance south towards london
What did pym do to maintain parl forces
Levied excise tax
maintained unity, with struggle, during defeats and mps wanting peace
How were royalist forces stopped in 1643
three prong attack twarted by naval strongholds of parl
What did Pym push to be signed before his death
Solemn league and covenant
gave parl. help from Scottish armies, giving them experienced force in the north
What was the second major battle of the War
Battle at Marston Moor, yorkshire, north
largest ever fought on british soil
What happened at Marston Moor
Parl. victory
When was Battle at Marston Moor
July 1644
Why did the war turn in favour for parl. in 1644
Help from Scots
Better control over finaces and resources
Battle at Marston Moor
What caused a crisis for parl 44-45
Poor performances from Earl of Essex
crisis amoug parl. leaders
What happened in Early 1645
Peace talks in Uxbridge
caused self denying ordinance
What did the self denying ordinance do
All military leaders in parl. would resign thier commands fr more experienced military leaders
the formation of the new model army
What was the New model army
22,000 man army
led by Thomas Fairfax
Cromwell command over Calvary
What made Fairfax strong as commander
He was an experienced soldier
little nitrest in politics made him acceptable by both peace and war parties
