Early Modern Revision

Question 1

How did weapons change?

Answer 1

Muskets and other gunpowder weapons.

Question 2

How did composition of armies change?

Answer 2

Large decline in cavalry, infantry consisted of musketeers. Artillery was used at a minimum

Question 3

How did recruitment and training change?

Answer 3

Drill training was introduced which boosted skill greatly. The army became a permanent job (New Model Army).

Question 4

What was the impact of war on civilians?

Answer 4

Civilians were looted, killed, raped, taxed and vandalised.