Battle of Edgehill 1642 and Oxford Negotiations January-April 1643 Flashcards
Where did Charles want to go and why?
Wanted to go into London because he thought it was the key to win the war.
Who was the leader of the opposition?
Earl of Essex
Who was involved in the cavalry and why?
Prince Rupert because he had experience in the 30 Years War
Why did both sides claim victory?
Cavaliers pushed the Roundheads back but they eventually had to retreat because they reorganised and charged back
Why did Charles not go into London? What did this lead to?
Charles decided to settle in to Oxford for the winter and lost his best chance for winning because London was unprepared until then.
What did the Roundheads want in the negotiations?
Triennial Act passed and the abolishing of episcopacy
Church was to be in govt’s hands and wanted control of the militia.
What did Charles want?
Compensation for those things - which made trust lacking and therefore ended because of it
