T1: Cromwell and Republican Rule 1653-60

Question 1

When was the Nominated Assembly set up

Answer 1

1653, after dissolution of the Rump

Question 2

When was the Nominated Assembly dissolved?

Answer 2

Dec 1653

Question 3

When was the Instrument of Government proposed by MG John Lambert?

Answer 3

Dec 1653, 3 days after dissolution of the Nominated Assembly

Question 4

When was the first Protectorate Parl?

Answer 4

Sep 1654 - Jan 1655

Question 5

How many ordinances did the first Protectorate Parl issue?

Answer 5

84

Question 6

When did Cromwell dissolve the first Protectorate Parl due to instability due to bitter MPs?

Answer 6

Jan 1655

Question 7

royalist uprising in Wiltshire, led by John Penruddock

Answer 7

Spring 1655

Question 8

The Rule of the Major-Generals and the Second Protectorate Parliament

Answer 8

1655-56

Question 9

When was the Second Protectorate Parliament?

Answer 9

1656-58

Question 10

When was Cromwell offered the Crown by the Second Protectorate Parliament?

Answer 10

1657

Question 11

When was the Humble Petition and Advice offered to Cromwell?

Answer 11

1657

Question 11

When did Cromwell die?

Answer 11

Sep 1658

Question 12

Richard summoned Third Protectorate Parliament

Answer 12

Jan 1659

Question 13

When did the Council of Officers force Richard Cromwell to resign?

Answer 13

later in 1659

Question 14

14 Royalist uprisings in…

Answer 14

1655