Changes in the army (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What time period saw English armies shift from medieval methods to professional military forces?
What time period saw English armies shift from medieval methods to professional military forces?
1500-1700
What were the three main branches maintained in English armies during this period?
What were the three main branches maintained in English armies during this period?
Cavalry, infantry & artillery
What ratio of infantry to cavalry did most generals prefer when possible?
What ratio of infantry to cavalry did most generals prefer when possible?
Twice as many infantry as cavalry
What two new weapons became standard equipment requiring professional training?
What two new weapons became standard equipment requiring professional training?
Muskets and cannons
How did the role of cavalry change during 1500-1700?
How did the role of cavalry change during 1500-1700?
They focused on harassment using pistols
What were dragoons used for until 1700?
What were dragoons used for until 1700?
Mounted infantry fighting as archers
What type of soldier gradually replaced traditional archers as main ranged fighters?
What type of soldier gradually replaced traditional archers as main ranged fighters?
Musketeers
How did English rulers increasingly pay for military forces during this period?
How did English rulers increasingly pay for military forces during this period?
Using taxes more systematically
What is a standing army?
What is a standing army?
Permanent full-time professional soldiers
Why did Parliament fear a standing army before the Civil War?
Why did Parliament fear a standing army before the Civil War?
It would make the king too powerful
How did pikemen and musketeers coordinate against cavalry?
How did pikemen and musketeers coordinate against cavalry?
Musketeers fired then hid behind pikes
What did Cromwell emphasise when selecting officers for the New Model Army?
What did Cromwell emphasise when selecting officers for the New Model Army?
Ability and battlefield success
When did Parliament form the New Model Army?
When did Parliament form the New Model Army?
1645
What formation replaced traditional squares by 1600?
What formation replaced traditional squares by 1600?
Lines of musketeers
From when was the army renewed each year to avoid a permanent standing force?
From when was the army renewed each year to avoid a permanent standing force?
1688 onwards