Chp2 The Civil War Flashcards

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Q

Why is a civil war the worst kind of war?

A

People are fighting against their own country people.

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How long did the British Civil War last?

A

17 years

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What were the king’s supporters called?

A

Royalists or Cavaliers

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Where did the Royalists or Cavaliers come from?

A

Weathy families who were used to horseback and fighting

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Where did the local Militia or rebels come from?

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They were farmers and townspeople with very little fighting experience

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Why was parliament at an advantage?

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Parliament controlled the navy and the richest areas of the country, the south and London

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Who did Parliament ally with?

A

The Scottish who started attacking from the North

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Who was Oliver Cromwell?

A

The leader of the ‘New Model Army”, a Puritan, who believed in Parliament’s cause

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How was the “New Model Army” different from the Militia?

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They were disciplined, religious, well equiped

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How did they look different from the King’s army?

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They cut their hair short (Round Heads), wore steel body armour and lobster-tail helmets

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Why were the battles of Marson Moor and Naseby important?

A

Charles lost and was forced to flee to Scotland where he was arrested, then handed over to Parliament

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