History GCSE
Professionalisation of the army
What Professionalisation of the army means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Professionalisation of the army
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Professionalisation of the army in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The creation of the New Model Army in 1645 as a national, professional standing army with regular pay, attracting better recruits.
Topics that use Professionalisation of the army
- Option 12: c1500–c1700: Warfare and English society in the early modern period - 1 The nature of warfare (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
Using Professionalisation of the army in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise History questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All History GCSE termsA week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge