Lesson 4: The Rise of England in Europe and North America, 1600-1700 Flashcards
Oliver Cromwell
Who: English military and political leader (1599-1658).
What: Commander of the New Model Army, instrumental in the English Civil War.
Why: Demonstrated the power of disciplined, professional armies
Fiscal-Military State
Who: English monarchy and Parliament.
What: A system combining taxation and professional military funding.
Why: Enabled sustained military campaigns and empire-building.
Continental Strategy vs. Blue-Water Strategy
Who: British strategists.
What: Competing strategies for focusing resources on land (continental) or naval dominance (blue-water).
Why: Shaped British global influence and colonial expansion.
Cutting-off Way of War
Who: Native American and European combatants.
What: A method focusing on raids and supply line disruption.
Why: Highlighted the adaptability of indigenous tactics against colonial forces.
