Englsih Civil War

Question 1

What are the main causes of the civil war?

Answer 1

Charles made compromises like being forced to execute his right hand mad and not collect a ship tax

Then parliament made another list of compromises concerning religion and politics.

Charles then tried to arrest 5 mps

Parliament took control of army

Then the 19 prepositions which was pretty much giving all the power to parliament

Question 2

Why did parliament win the civil war

Answer 2

1. Parliament had formed the new model army which had trained soldiers instead of just volunteers.

They had the economic advantages of being able to collect taxes

They also had a tactical genius of Oliver Cromwell.