The Military Struggle, 1643–46 (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Excise tax introduction date
Excise tax introduction date
May 1643
What Scotland demanded for alliance
What Scotland demanded for alliance
Presbyterian church system in England
When Assembly of Divines convened
When Assembly of Divines convened
December 1643 (same month Pym died)
Battle of Marston Moor date
Battle of Marston Moor date
June 1644
Marston Moor troop numbers (Royalist vs Parliamentary)
Marston Moor troop numbers (Royalist vs Parliamentary)
18,000 Royalists vs 28,000 Parliamentary
Cromwell's disciplined cavalry nickname
Cromwell's disciplined cavalry nickname
Ironsides
Men surrendered at Lostwithiel
Men surrendered at Lostwithiel
8,000
Lostwithiel survivors reaching London
Lostwithiel survivors reaching London
Fewer than 600
Why Essex & Manchester appointed as commanders
Why Essex & Manchester appointed as commanders
Noble status rather than military talent
Body managing strategy after Pym's death
Body managing strategy after Pym's death
Committee of Both Kingdoms