politics Flashcards
(29 cards)
What had caused many people to flock to the king’s side?
- fear of religious radicalism and constitutional changes
Who said ‘you shall meet with no enemies but traitors… who desire to destroy both the church and the state’
Charles
Who were the constitutional royalists?
Hyde, Falkland, Culpepper
Who controlled the north and west in 1642?
The royalists
What military advantage did the royalists have until 1644 in terms of the quality of one part of the soldiery war?
Cavalry
Was Charles able to recruit soldiers from Europe?
no
Who led the Royalist cavalry in the main central armies, and also in the North in 1644?
Prince Rupert
Who was the Royalist commander in chief?
The king
What distinguished many of the supporters of Parliament in terms of their religious beliefs?
Calvinist vs Puritans
Name two financial advantages of occupying London
- Merchants
- Custom duties
Name one advantage of occupying London and the Southeast
- resources
Which military force, under the earl of warwick, declared for Parliament?
Navy
Who was the first parliamentarian general?
Roberte Devereux, Earl of Essex
What was the result of Edgehill?
Draw
What opportunity was missed by the king in Edgehill?
Seizing London
What triple threat failed to materialise in force?
- North, centre, south west
- Struggled to seize Gloucester
What alliance was made which benefited Parliament?
- Scotland
- Solemn league and Covenenters
What happened to the Royalist army in the Marston Moor?
- Defeated
- Attacked while eating dinner
How had Parliament drastically changed by Naseby?
- New model army
Who negotiated the alliance with the Scots?
John Pym
What was the alliance with the scots?
Parliament agreed to make England Presbyterian in exchange for Scottish soldiers
What city under siege had been relieved by Prince Rupert?
York
When was the Battle of Marston Moor?
1st July 1644
Who led the Parliamentarians in Marton Moor?
Fairfax
