The Turning Tide, 1643–44 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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What items did the excise tax of May 1643 cover?
What items did the excise tax of May 1643 cover?
Beer, cider, and imported goods
What did the Scots demand in exchange for their military alliance with Parliament?
What did the Scots demand in exchange for their military alliance with Parliament?
Introduction of Presbyterian church system
When did the Assembly of Divines convene?
When did the Assembly of Divines convene?
December 1643
How many Parliamentary troops fought at the Battle of Marston Moor?
How many Parliamentary troops fought at the Battle of Marston Moor?
Approximately 28,000
How many Royalist troops fought at Marston Moor?
How many Royalist troops fought at Marston Moor?
Approximately 18,000
What were Cromwell's cavalry troops known as?
What were Cromwell's cavalry troops known as?
Cromwell's Ironsides
When did York surrender after the Battle of Marston Moor?
When did York surrender after the Battle of Marston Moor?
A fortnight later
How many of Essex's men surrendered at Lostwithiel?
How many of Essex's men surrendered at Lostwithiel?
8,000 men
How many men from Essex's defeated army reached London alive?
How many men from Essex's defeated army reached London alive?
Fewer than 600 men
Why were Essex and Manchester appointed to command Parliament's armies?
Why were Essex and Manchester appointed to command Parliament's armies?
Noble status rather than military talent