Revolution in England:

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Revolution in England

• The English Civil War

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Outcomes of the English Civil War

• Charles I killed in 1649

Charles I of England (1635) By Sir Anthony van
Dyck
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Oliver Cromwell

• Cromwell declared England to be a commonwealth
• then dissolved Parliament and established a
  protectorate
• saw himself as Gods agent(sound familiar?)
• called himself Lord Protector
• religious toleration was extended
• ruled with an iron fist
• died in 1658 and his son Richard took over for
  less than one year

Monument to Oliver Cromwell Bronze Houses of
Parliament, London
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Why didnt the Commonwealth last?
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Oliver Cromwell A Farseeing, Fascinating
Failure

• Explain the difference between government by the
  people and government for the people. How does
  this relate to Cromwell?
• What role did Puritanism play in Cromwells
  commonwealth?
• What good can be attributed to Cromwell? / What
  are his legacies?
• According to Firth, was Cromwell a success or a
  failure? In what ways?

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Monarchy Restored

• Meanwhilesomewhere on the European
  continentCharles II was wandering around after
  narrowly escaping capture and execution in
  England
• A new, mostly Anglican Parliament was elected in
  1660 and invited Charles II back from exile