English Civil War

Did the roundheads want the King?

They formed the New Model Army, a full-time army who were well trained and highly religious.

Cavaliers supported the

Recruited many soldiers from the ‘middling sort’, such as farmers, shopkeepers and merchants.

What date was the English Civil War?

Supported the rights of Parliament to limit the power of the King, called Parliamentarians.

They wore simple, practical clothes into battle, with metal helmets and breastplates.

They had long, flowing hair and often had wispy moustaches and beards.

What religion was King Charles 1st wife Henrietta?

Supported the King, and believed that he had been chosen by God, so they were called Royalists

Most of the army were made up of aristocracy and gentry, who tended to have power and wealth.

What nationality was the King Charles wife?

Roundheads supported