Chp2 The Civil War Flashcards
Why is a civil war the worst kind of war?
People are fighting against their own country people.
How long did the British Civil War last?
17 years
What were the king’s supporters called?
Royalists or Cavaliers
Where did the Royalists or Cavaliers come from?
Weathy families who were used to horseback and fighting
Where did the local Militia or rebels come from?
They were farmers and townspeople with very little fighting experience
Why was parliament at an advantage?
Parliament controlled the navy and the richest areas of the country, the south and London
Who did Parliament ally with?
The Scottish who started attacking from the North
Who was Oliver Cromwell?
The leader of the ‘New Model Army”, a Puritan, who believed in Parliament’s cause
How was the “New Model Army” different from the Militia?
They were disciplined, religious, well equiped
How did they look different from the King’s army?
They cut their hair short (Round Heads), wore steel body armour and lobster-tail helmets
Why were the battles of Marson Moor and Naseby important?
Charles lost and was forced to flee to Scotland where he was arrested, then handed over to Parliament
