Oliver Cromwell - was he popular or not? Flashcards
Why was Cromwell unpopular with Irish Catholics?
Cromwell demanded that the Irish Catholic rebels in Drogheda surrender or be destroyed. They refused to surrender and fled to St Peter’s Church. Cromwell ordered this Church to be set on fire and the hundreds inside were burnt alive including the local priests.
What happened between Cromwell and the Irish Catholics in 1649?
Cromwell believed the Irish needed punishing for their part in the Civil War. He led an army of 12,000 soldiers into Ireland and defeated the Irish Catholic rebels.
Why did a third of the Catholic population die through bloodshed or starvation in the 10 years after Cromwell entered Ireland?
The land in Ireland was taken off the Roman Catholics and given to Cromwell’s supporters.
Why did ordinary people dislike Cromwell?
Cromwell made everyone follow strict Puritan rules: Ale-houses were closed, fines for swearing, theatres were closed because he thought the devil used them, horse racing was banned, celebrations at Christmas were not allowed and instead being made a day of fasting.
Why did parliamentarians like Cromwell?
Oliver Cromwell was the leader of the parliamentarian army and became Lord Protector when England was a republic country between 1649 to 1660. Additionally, after the Civil War, Cromwell’s parliament took away land owned by the royal family and the Church and gave it to the poorer men who had fought for parliament during the wars.
What was the relationship like between Cromwell and the military?
Oliver Cromwell was a brilliant army leader. He created the New Model Army which as a result, helped parliament win the civil war. Cromwell’s army was also fair. Soldiers were promoted for their ability rather than their wealth.
What happened to the King’s power as a result of the civil war and Cromwell’s rule?
Parliament was given greater power which helped make England more democratic and the King’s powers were permanently diminished.
Why exactly did Cromwell attack Ireland?
During the civil war Cromwell heard terrible stories that Irish Catholics were murdering Protestants. Cromwell believed these stories and thought it was a puritan duty to punish the Catholics.
Why did parliamentarians dislike Cromwell?
in 1653, Cromwell took 30 soldiers to the House of Commons and threw the corrupt MPs out and in 1655, he closed parliament for disagreeing with him and ruled by force using the army.
What was another reason Cromwell was unpopular?
Despite cromwell trying many different ways of ruling, people became keen to have a king again. They asked cromwell to become the king which he refused but continued to take extra powers. Many of cromwell’s enemies said that he was greedy and had taken all of the power of the king, yet just without the name.
My conclusion:
In September 1658, cromwell died. His legacy and reputation is still a source of disagreement and debate - on the one hand cromwell is seen as a defender of parliament and freedom but on the other he is seen as a inhuman monster and hypocritical tyrant who ruled with violence instead of liberality.
Why would Puritans like/dislike Cromwell?
Cromwell removed entertainment and Puritans liked things simple however, they might have thought he was too tolerant of other religions as Cromwell readmitted jews into england who had been expelled in 1290. They were allowed to worship again in private.
What else happened under cromwell’s rule in ireland?
over 100,000 catholic boys and girls were taken from their parents and sent to Barbados as slaves.
