Cromwell Flashcards
Who did Cromwell have a conflict with?
Charles I
What did Cromwell do to England as Lord Protector?
Cromwell divided England up into 11 districts, each run by a major general. These men were strict Puritans and soon became very unpopular as they introduced many puritan style laws and ways.
Who is Oliver Cromwell?
Cromwell was a military and political leader in England who played a key role in the English Civil War, helped to create the Commonwealth of England and served as Lord Protector.
What was the role of Lord Protector?
It was similar to a king but it was anointed by Parliament. They were responsible for leading the country and making important decisions.
Why is Cromwell admired?
For being a great military leader who helped create a more fair and equal society, and for opposing the monarchy.
Why is Cromwell controversial?
Because of the brutality of his 1649 campaign in Ireland.
Why did Cromwell conquer Ireland?
To secure the English Commonwealth
What was the English Commonwealth?
After the execution of King Charles I, England was declared a commonwealth (1649) under the rule of Parliament.
What was the outcome of Cromwell’s campaign in Ireland?
It resulted in thousands of Irish civilian deaths and the cinfiscation of land from Irish Catholics which was given to English Protestants
Why didn’t Cromwell like the Irish Catholics?
He believed that they were all potential traitors willing to help any Catholic nation that wanted to attack England
Cromwell was a brutal military leader who belived in not just _______________.
beating his enemies but he decimated them
How many Irish civilians did Cromwell kill?
200,000–600,000
Who reigned ater Cromwell’s death?
-Richard Cromwell inherits his Cromwell’s role of Lord Protector but is forced to resign as he is just a farmer with no leader experience.
-Parliament agree to restore the monarchy and invite Charles II to be king
