Was Oliver Cromwell Good Or Bad Flashcards
What was Oliver Cromwell’s background like?
He came from humble root because he grew up in a farm
What did Oliver do for parliament in the civil war?
He lead them to victory
What did Charles do to mothers and children?
He used them as shields so his soldiers couldn’t be shot
What was good about Oliver Cromwell and his army?
It was a new model army. He had a highly professional force of 12000 foot soldiers and 6000 cavalry.
How was Cromwell acting like a tyrant?
He kicked out 240 members of parliament and worked with the remaining 46 mp’s.
Why did Oliver keep those 46 mp’s?
They were puritans like him.
What did Cromwell do that had never been done before?
He put a king on trial.
Why was Oliver Cromwell never announced king?
Cromwell said once he got what he wanted he didn’t want anything else like, being king or being very rich.
What was Cromwell’s title since he didn’t want to be king?
Lord protecter.
How was Oliver misleading the trial against Charles?
He didn’t let Charles propose any evidence unlike parliament who could.
