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Strengths of the Royalists
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The strengths of the Royalists, categorised into military (red), financial (green) and political (blue). Orange indicates overlap. Many will overlap.
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english civil war
royalists
aqa a level history
history
e: 2.1- war and radicalism
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Declan Wiseman
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Strengths of the Royalists
The Role of the King
Became commander-in-chief of Royalist army
Provides natural military structure
So his decisions aren't challenged
Gives Royalists clear aim, preserve the monarchy
Had the rightful rule of the country as their leader
The populace would be inclined to fight for him
Initially had an advantage both financially and militarily
Both financial and military
Members of the gentry donated to the Royalist cause
Earl of Worcester, £300,000
Earl of Newcastle,money and manpower
Evelyn family provided gunpowder, Surrey
Experienced officers were more likely to fight for Charles
Foreign assistance
Benefited from the military experience of Princes Rupert and Maurice
Under Rupert's direction, Royalist generals utilised new methods of warfare
Modified cavalry charge and introduced converging columns of infantry
Territorial control and resources
Control of Newcastle mean that coal was secure and London's supply was cut off
Control of Cornwall ensured a steady supply of tin
Control of Bristol Port afforded control of strategic trade routes- held for periods between 1643-45
Control of proto-industrial areas like the Black Country and the Forest of Dean were important for iron production
Control of leather trade in the Midlands and clothing industry in Yorkshire
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