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Difficulty: MediumCharles I and the English Civil War

Following the outbreak of the English Civil War in 16421642, the Parliamentarian forces underwent a major reorganization to improve their military effectiveness. Which professional military unit was established as a result, leading to key victories at Marston Moor and Naseby?

  1. The New Model ArmyAnswer
  2. B
    The Royalist Guard
  3. C
    The Lord Protector's Regiment
  4. D
    The Iron Cavaliers

Answer

The New Model Army
The correct answer is the New Model Army because it was the professional, disciplined force established by Parliament in 16451645 that played a decisive role in winning battles such as Marston Moor and Naseby, ultimately leading to the defeat of King Charles I.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical period and faction involved in the military reorganization.
The question refers to the Parliamentarian side during the English Civil War after 16421642.
This establishes the context for the military reforms required by the handbook.
2
Match the specific name of the professional military unit that fought at Marston Moor and Naseby.
The Parliamentarians formed the New Model Army in 16451645.
This unit was the first professional force of its kind in the conflict and led to the defeat of the King's forces.

Key Concept

The creation and significance of the New Model Army during the English Civil War.
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Charles I and the English Civil War

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