Recruitment Flashcards
1
Q
What was the militia?
A
A local fighting force made up of able bodied 16-60 year olds
2
Q
Who commanded the local militia’s
A
Lord Lieutenant
3
Q
Why did armies recruit using the militia
A
So the King did not rely on the noble so the noble was not too powerful
4
Q
How were militia’s trained?
A
By muster masters (trained soldiers)
5
Q
Why were militia’s poorly trained?
A
Only practised once a month and nobles often took over training because of their social status
6
Q
How successful were the local militia’s
A
Unsuccessful- defeat in the Bishop’s wars to Scotland
7
Q
What was the pre civil war recruitment system called?
A
The Old Tudor System
8
Q
How did the New Model army change recruitment?
A
Formed a centralised volunteer army
Provided regular pay
