Cromwell Flashcards
Who was Oliver Cromwell
Cromwell was a puritan who worked as a English
statesman, a politician, and a Soldier.
What was Oliver most known for
Oliver Cromwell was best known for being Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland after the
defeat of King Charles I in the Civil War.
When did Cromwell bring his army to Ireland and why
In 1649 Cromwell brought his army to Ireland to crush all Irish rebellions and to
reward anyone who had supported the parliament.
What changes did Cromwell make to Ireland
He destroyed RC churches
Shut down parliament
Sent down poor Roman Catholics to Barbados as slaves
What changes did Cromwell make to England
No make up
No Sunday sports
Theatres shut down
Shut down inns
Why did Cromwell want to execute King Charles
apparently,
God witnessed against Charles in battle during the First Civil War. Instead of
accepting the will of God the king went against, by trying to resume the civil war.
Cromwell also found that if King Charles was dead, it would be easy and quicker for
him to get into power of England.
How many royalist died
Around 1000
How many Roundheads where lost and how many injured
150 died 250 injured
When was he born
1599
What did Oliver Cromwell do to England
Separated it into 11 areas
Why did Oliver make these changes
To fit in with his puritan believers
His changes where popular with puritan and unpopular for non puritans
When did Cromwell come to Ireland
1649
Why did Cromwell go to Ireland
To crush Irish rebellions and to reward those who had support parliament
Who was the royalist commander
Sir Arthur Aston
Who was the new model army commander
Cromwell
