Oliver Cromwell Flashcards
What did Oliver have a key role in
The execution of King Charles 1
Where did Oliver have great power
Parliament and the army
What was Oliver’s full title
Lord protector if the common wealth of England
What religion was Cromwell
Puritan ( strong Protestant )
What side was Cromwell on in the civil war
Roundheads
What army’s did Cromwell have influence with
New model army
Ironsides ( his personal cavalry)
When did Oliver become lord protector
1653
Did Oliver believe in monarchy
No
What did Oliver think was wrong with the Church of England under Charles’ rule
Charles was too sympathetic towards catholics
Didn’t think the church was reformed enough
What did Oliver ban
Christmas
What did Oliver do with catholics
Not allowed to practice Catholicism
What did Oliver do to Parliament
Reduced size
What did Oliver do to entertainment
Entertainment was restricted
What did Oliver do to the church
Banned bishops
Introduced ministers
What did Oliver establish
Oliver established England as a republic
