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Oliver Cromwell

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Oliver Cromwell was an English military and political leader best known for serving as Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland during the Commonwealth period following Charles I's execution.

Related terms

Lord Protector: This was a title used by Oliver Cromwell when he ruled England as head of state during the Commonwealth period.

New Model Army: This was an army formed in 1645 by Parliamentarians in the English Civil War that helped bring about victory over Royalists. It was led by Oliver Cromwell.

Regicide: The act of killing a king. Oliver Cromwell was a key figure in the trial and execution of King Charles I, an act of regicide.

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AP European History - 3.2 The English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution

Practice Questions (7)

Why did Oliver Cromwell dissolve Parliament during his rule as Lord Protector?
Which political strategy did both Oliver Cromwell and Napoleon Bonaparte employ to solidify their rule?
Who ascended the English throne after the death of Oliver Cromwell?
How did Oliver Cromwell govern after Charles I's execution?
How did Oliver Cromwell's rule change England's political structure?
How might history be altered if Oliver Cromwell hadn't dissolved Parliament in 1653?
What historical situation led Oliver Cromwell to establish a constitutional republic during England's Interregnum period?

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