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War and radicalism, 1642–1646 (A-level only) key terms
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War and radicalism, 1642–1646 (A-level only)
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Cavalry
A branch of the military that fights on horseback, which was a key component of the Royalist forces during the Civil War.
Parliamentarian
Supporters of the Parliament during the English Civil War, opposing the Royalists and advocating for a more representative government.
New Model Army
A disciplined and effective army formed by the Parliament in 1645, which played a key role in the English Civil War.
Solemn League and Covenant
An agreement between the English Parliament and the Scottish Covenanters in 1643 to support each other against King Charles I.
Radicalism
A political ideology advocating for fundamental change in the social, political, or economic order.
Popular Sovereignty
The principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives.
Radicalism
A political ideology advocating for significant change in society, often associated with the Levellers during the English Civil War.
Covenanters
Scottish Presbyterians who signed the Solemn League and Covenant, supporting Parliament against Charles I.
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