The intensification of radicalism: popular radicalism in London; religious radicalism in the New Model Army; pamphlets and propaganda
As the Civil War continued, ordinary Londoners, soldiers, and writers began demanding far more dramatic change than Parliament had ever intended. Radical ideas about religion, politics, and society spread rapidly through print and preaching.
Real World
John Lilburne, a London apprentice turned soldier, was imprisoned multiple times for distributing pamphlets that called for freedom of conscience and an end to monopolies — his trials drew huge crowds of sympathetic Londoners who saw him as a champion of ordinary people's rights.
Exam Focus
For 'explain' questions, link each radical group to a specific grievance; examiners reward precise cause-and-effect chains, not vague references to 'unrest'.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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