Oliver Cromwell Flashcards
1
Q
When was he born
A
1599
2
Q
What religion is Oliver Cromwell
A
Protestant
3
Q
What are 3 changes Oliver Cromwell made to England
A
Shut theatres
Barred football
Swearing was punished by a fine
4
Q
Why did Cromwell come to Ireland (4 reasons)
A
Crush Irish rebels
Reward those who supported parliament
Defeat supporters of the king who controlled Drogheda
Take land for payment of his soldiers wages
5
Q
What are 2 rules of war in his time
A
Soldiers, not civilians can be killed
You can offer surrender, if accepted, soldiers become pows, if refused they can be attacked
6
Q
Why are pows
A
Prisoners of war
7
Q
Ormonde was a
A
Royalist
