Chapter 10

Question 1

When did civil war begin in Scotland?

Answer 1

1637

Question 2

When did civil war begin in Ireland?

Answer 2

1641

Question 3

What year did civil war begin in England

Answer 3

1642

Question 4

Name 3 strengths of the Royalists

Answer 4

• Led by the literal lawful ruler of the country
• Had a more focused objective; take London
• More support form higher gentry, who had financial reserves and military experience
• Military aid form abroad such as Prince Rupert

Question 5

Name 3 royalist weaknesses in the civil wars

Answer 5

• Didn’t have control over London, major hub for resources, supplies, propaganda, industry
• Indecisiveness; like after winning the first battle in edge hill, he didn’t go and follow on into London
• He appointed local man as generals as he though they’d be able to draw support from their local areas, but these men lacked experience
• Areas under Royal control were just poorer
• Division; Henrietta wanted to continue the war, white Edward Hyde advised Charles to stop
• Charles was a poor leader and because he appointed himself the commander in chief, he had full responsibility for losses
• Charles agreement with Catholic Irish mean that he lost some support form English protestants

Question 6

Name 3 reasons why parliament won the first civil war

Answer 6

• Control over London, major hub for resources, supplies, propaganda, industry
• New Model Army; 1 trained soldier if worth 3 untrained soldiers
• Able to finance the war
• Control of the navy meant able to supply areas like Hull and Plymouth