Dec 19, 2009

Salem on History | Battle of Marston Moor

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Series: Chronology of European History
Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Wars, Battles, Civil Wars, Coups, Parliament, House of Commons, House of Lords
Curriculum: British History, Renaissance History, 17th Century European History
Geographical Location: England
Date: July 2, 1644

Article abstract: The Battle of Marston Moor marks a decisive defeat of Royalist forces by Cromwell’s Parliamentary forces, leading to the loss of York and Cromwell’s eventual victory in the English Civil War.

Summary of Event

When Charles I decided to appeal to arms after his frustrating struggle with Parliament during the year 1642, he called upon all loyal Englishmen to assist him in asserting his rights and regaining control of the government. He believed that the members of Parliament had pushed him too far when they proposed that he should...

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Salem on History | Battle of Marston Moor

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