Why did Charles I lose the First English Civil War?

Cards (8)

  • His inability to find an independent source of income for a
    prolonged war
  • His inability to modernise his methods of raising revenue
    and troops
  • His inability to reorganise his military efforts and retain a
    discipline fighting force
  • His inability to capitalise on his military advantage in 1643
  • His inability to secure a popular alliance
  • His inability to secure an alliance which bought practical
    benefits
  • His inability to unite the factions in his side
  • His inability to give clear and consistent leadership