THE INTERRGNUM Flashcards
Who was in charge after Charles Is execution?
Oliver Cromwell
What was the name of the parliament that abolished the monarchy and the house of lords.
“The rump parliament”
What type of Christian was Oliver Cromwell and most of the army?
Puritan and meaning that the only thing they should do is praise God and not party or have fun because their purpose on Earth is to praise God
What happened to “the Rump parliament” in 1653.
Oliver Cromwell dissolved them
What did Oliver Cromwell do to replace the parliament.
Cromwell 140 puritans were chosen to replace parliament and they were known as “the Barebones parliament”
What was Oliver Cromwell known as in 1653.
“the Lord protector” which gave him the power of a king but not the title
How did Oliver Cromwell control the country?
By using the military and it was known as the military dictatorship