Cromwell Flashcards
What was Oliver Cromwell’s religion???
He was Puritan= Strict Protestant
Who was his enemy’s name??
Charles 1
What was his role in the New Model Army??
He was a commander, he organised his Ironsides, Calvary + helped out NMA infantry to defeat their enemy.(he was the commander of the NMA army in the battle of naseby)
Why did he want to kill the king??
He wanted to kill the king because he wanted to end war.
What changes did he make in England??
Christmas Day fasting No makeup No sports Theatres and inns were closed No work on Sunday
What was his title between 1653-1658?.
His title was lord protector
What did he make the country??
He made the country republic or commonwealth
Why did he come to Ireland??
He came because there was land for soldiers to pay for.(economic)
He came to defeat the remaining royalists
What were the Irish towns he attacked??
He attacked Wexford and Drogheda
What was one of the rules of war??
You can not kill anyone who surrendered
What else did he change in Ireland??
Parliament was banned, churches (except Puritan) were banned.
Landowners where Protestant(purda)
What made Crowell a hero??
He was a good commander and created the NMA the 1st professional army.
