Course of the Civil War
History: KS3, topic 10.3.2
Course of the Civil War
The Civil War lasted from 1642 AD until 1645 AD. The Roundheads (parliamentarians) won the Civil War and the Cavaliers (Charles' supporters) lost. Charles I’s future was uncertain.
Events in 1642 AD
- A key battle in 1642 AD was the Battle of Edgehill.
- Charles I and the Cavaliers tried to attack London, but they retreated when they were faced with Roundheads.
- It resulted in a draw.
Events in 1643 AD
- In 1643 AD Charles I tried to attack London again.
- The Cavaliers were defeated at the Battle of Newbury.
Events in 1644 AD
- In 1644 AD, Parliament joined forces with Scottish Protestants called the ‘Covenanters’.
- Oliver Cromwell joined the Roundhead cavalry.
- Cromwell defeated the Royalists at Marston Moor.
Events in 1645 AD
- In 1645 AD the Roundheads changed the organisation of their armies.
- They created the ‘New Model Army’.
- Led by Cromwell, the roundheads defeated Charles I at the Battle of Naseby.
Test yourself on Course of the Civil War
When were the cavaliers defeated at the Battle of Newbury?