Armies in the early modern period (1500 to 1700)

Question 1

Changes to size and composition in the early modern period (1500-1700)

Answer 1

• After 1650, armies began to grow
• Calvary had declined
• Musketeers replaced archers
• pikemen fought in large squares.

Question 2

Continuity to size and composition in the early modern period (1500-1700)

Answer 2

• Cavalry charges returned in the civil wars.

Question 3

Changes to training in the early modern period (1500-1700)

Answer 3

Pikemen and musketeers had to work together in groups, making discipline and drill essential

Question 4

Continuity to recuritment in Early Modern Period (1500 to 1700)

Answer 4

• Statute of Winchester still applied
• Monarch rely on mercenaries
• Men provided own weapons.

Question 5

When did English Civil War began?

Answer 5

1642

Question 6

In a nutshell

Which side versus Which side in the English Civil War

Answer 6

King vs Parliament

Question 7

What army did Oliver Cromwell (parliament) created and when it was created?

Answer 7

New Model Army in 1645

Question 8

Changes of the New Model Army

Answer 8

• It promoted men based on ability rather than background
• Red uniform make it easier to fight together
• NMA is a very effective fighting force, winning all battle in Civil War.

Question 9

Continuity of the New Model Army

Answer 9

• Pay and supplies continued to be poor and men not well disciplined
• At Naseby, many infantry performed poorly.
• People worried about the cost of a large standing army, so Charles 2 only had small one