chapter 14 charles 2 defeat at wocester Flashcards
what was charles 2 main aim?
to secure the throne which meant he controlled london
why would charles also want the throne?
to escape the presbyterian influence in scotland
what were the problems facing charles 2 army?
deserters in the army reduced overall numbers to 13000, little support from english, lack of commitment, republic had a good intelligence network meaning any plots were discovered, no foreign aid or support from abroad
what happened when charles crossed the border?
he was met by the nma who forced the scots south but the royalists would not move from worcester leaving them outnumbered
what happened at worcester?
charles 2 was defeated and he fled abroad
what was the impact of charles’ defeat?
consolidated cromwell’s position and saved the rump in the short term
