Goodwin was a strong Parliamentarian and Puritan and opposed many of the policies of Charles I of England. When open war broke out between Parliament and the King, he gave substantial sums to the Parliamentarian cause, and commanded a cavalry regiment.
Goodwin was a strong supporter of Parliament's authority as a Puritan and opposed many of Charles I's policies in England. When conflict broke out between Parliament and the King, he provided substantial financial support to the opposing side and commanded a cavalry regiment.