The course and outcome of the war Flashcards
When was the Battle of Edge Hill?
October 1642
Who won the Battle of Edge Hill?
Royalists
What was the main aim of the royalists?
Taking London
What stopped this aim from happening?
Charles wanted Oxford and other towns before
What happened when Charles reached London?
Trained militias had already arrived
What did Charles plan in late 1642?
3 pronged attack
How did the attack workout?
Charles and Newcastle were detained in besieging towns
When was the Battle of Marston Moor?
1644
Who had the parliamentarians allied with?
The Scots
What was the result of MM?
The North was lost to Charles
When was the battle of Naseby?
1645
Who outfought Charles at Naseby?
The NMA
What did Cromwell do that allowed parliamentarians on top?
Capture of baggage train full of propaganda
Who withdrew from the war?
Prince Rupert
When did Charles surrender?
April 1646
