THE INTERRGNUM Flashcards

1
Q

Who was in charge after Charles Is execution?

A

Oliver Cromwell

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2
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What was the name of the parliament that abolished the monarchy and the house of lords.

A

“The rump parliament”

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3
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What type of Christian was Oliver Cromwell and most of the army?

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Puritan and meaning that the only thing they should do is praise God and not party or have fun because their purpose on Earth is to praise God

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4
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What happened to “the Rump parliament” in 1653.

A

Oliver Cromwell dissolved them

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5
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What did Oliver Cromwell do to replace the parliament.

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Cromwell 140 puritans were chosen to replace parliament and they were known as “the Barebones parliament”

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6
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What was Oliver Cromwell known as in 1653.

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“the Lord protector” which gave him the power of a king but not the title

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7
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How did Oliver Cromwell control the country?

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By using the military and it was known as the military dictatorship

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