english civil war

Battle of Marston Moor

A major Scottish/Parliamentary victory against the Royalists in 1644.

Largest battle ever fought on English soil

Battle of Marston Moor

Oliver Cromwell

English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)

Battle of Edgehill

First major battle, turned out to be a draw

Another name for Parliament

Hoi Polloi; Roundheads

House that supported Parliament

House of Commons

House that supported Charles

House of Lords

Prince Rupert

Nephew of Charles I, led the king's cavalry forces.

Another name for The Royalists

Roundheads; Cavaliers

Who was fighting with Parliament

The Scotts

Battle of Naseby

a battle in 1645 that settled the outcome of the first English Civil War as the Parliamentarians won a major victory over the Royalists

New Model Army

fighting force developed by the Roundheads; used new techniques and strong discipline