end of civil war

• What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Royalists during the civil war?

  Strengths:

  • Led by the King
  • Support from aristocracy
  • Focused on taking London
  • Military aid from abroad

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Poorer areas under control
  • Indecisiveness and poor strategy
  • Lack of military experience in generals
  • Division among leadership
• What was a significant financial strategy used by Parliament?

  Weekly and monthly assessments
• Who played a vital role in keeping Parliament together?

  John Pym
• What was the outcome of the alliance with Scottish Covenantors in 1643?

  Sent 21,000 men to England
• How did Parliament manage local administration?

  Set up committees in each county
• What was the significance of controlling the Navy for Parliament?

  Hampered supply to royalist areas
• What characterized the New Model Army's soldiers?

  Promoted based on skills
• What were the financial strategies employed by Parliament during the civil war?

  • Weekly and monthly assessments
  • Sequestrations of royalist lands
  • Compulsory loans
  • Excise tax on goods