Oliver Cromwell Flashcards
What religion was Oliver Cromwell?
He was a puritan.
What time period was he around in?
1640
Who was the king at the time of Oliver Cromwell?
Charles 1st
What did Oliver Cromwell do to the King Charles 1st?
He betrayed him and joined parliament
What year did Oliver Cromwell become the leader of England?
1649 by leading the new model Army.
When did Oliver Cromwell fight for Parliament?
During the Civil War
What year did Oliver Cromwell sentence Charles 1st to death?
1649
What position was Oliver Cromwell in?
Lord protector
What things did Oliver Cromwell ban?
He banned the theatre,beer baiting,pubs, Christmas, horse racing,cock fighting etc.
When did Oliver Cromwell join Parliament side?
When the Civil War broke out
What did Oliver Cromwell create when in the army?
The new model Army
Who defeated Charles 1st?
The new model Army
Did Oliver Cromwell sign the papers for Charles 1st execution?
Yes
What things did Oliver Cromwell do in Ireland in 1649?
He killed thousands of people and was barbaric and bloodthirsty.
What did Oliver Cromwell do to a baby in Ireland in 1649?
He nailed a baby to a door
