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The real reason is fear that he was Catholic; Britain was very anti-Catholic at the time. Although I'm sure at the time there was fancy talk that the King had to be overthrown because he had too much power (which he did) and even today if you research the civil war many accounts will say it was based on the King having too much power and will totally overlook the religious issue. The truth though is that after they killed Charles I they gave all his power and then some to Cromwell so if it was really based on power they were idiots. Ofcourse there were people who supported Cromwell simply because they hated the idea of monarchy (same as today) again idiots, because Cromwell's plan was that his son would "rule" after him, therefore making just another monarchy. Kind of like when they abolished the Romanov's in Russia in the name of freedom only to replace it with a far greater evil. Europe can't seem to get abolishing monarchies right, everytime they do it it results in atleast 3 decades of tyrants and civiul unrest, Hitler, Stalin, French reign of terror, etc.
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∙ 12y agoBecause Cromwell was also a protestant, and when he had power over England, he didn't just make it protestant, he made it 100% protestant!!! he banded things such as theatres, sports, Christmas etc. Plus when Cromwell died at the age of 59, his son became Lord Protector of King Charles II (Charles I's son).
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∙ 11y agoSome people like Oliver Cromwell because he was a puritan. A highly religious person during the 1600's in England. He executed King Charles 1 [1600-1649] and beat the royalist during the English civil war.
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∙ 14y agoBecuase he was a puritan. :)
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What side did oliver cromwell support in the civil war?
He was on Parliamentary side
Who was the puritans leader after King Henry was beheaded?
There have been eight Kings of England named Henry, none of whom were beheaded. The English Civil War ended in 1649 with the execution of King Charles I, who was replaced by the "Puritan" Oliver Cromwell, who ruled the country as "Lord Protector" until his death in 1658.
The Puritans who supported Oliver Cromwell in the 1600s in his fight with King Charles II were most closely associated with which Protestant religion?
congregationalist
Was parliament Catholic in 1625-1642?
No, they were mostly protestants and puritans, which explains why Cromwell was so popular by King charles' execution in 1642.
Who did Oliver Cromwell overthrow the English government for?
Oliver Cromwell overthrew the English government and King Charles I. He established the Commonwealth of England and ruled as Lord Protector until his death in 1658.
Who canceled Christmas?
oliver cromwell
Who was the king of the puritans?
Oliver Cromwell
Who led the puritans and later led England?
Oliver Cromwell
Who led the Puritans to victory in the English Civil War?
Oliver Cromwell.
How would Cromwells supporters have answered anyone calling Cromwell greedy?
Cromwell's supporters answer to his enemies calling him greedy was, "Cromwell gave a lot of his power to other Puritans and all Puritans wanted to end all wicked behaviour. So where is the greed in that?" Hope these helped this question was part of my history homework which was Oliver Cromwell- Hero or Villain? :)
What side did oliver cromwell support in the civil war?
He was on Parliamentary side
How did England react to Cromwell's death?
Very happy as their new king (Charles II) lifted restrictions that the puritans forced. Although the puritans wee not impressed.
Who banned Christmas in England in the seventeenth century?
The English Puritans weren't keen on celebrating Christmas, as they regarded it as a continuation of a pagan festival. The Puritans were in control from 1649-1660.puritansim not sure but i know king Charles the second brought it back
Who was the puritans leader after King Henry was beheaded?
There have been eight Kings of England named Henry, none of whom were beheaded. The English Civil War ended in 1649 with the execution of King Charles I, who was replaced by the "Puritan" Oliver Cromwell, who ruled the country as "Lord Protector" until his death in 1658.
The Puritans who supported Oliver Cromwell in the 1600s in his fight with King Charles II were most closely associated with which Protestant religion?
congregationalist
Was parliament Catholic in 1625-1642?
No, they were mostly protestants and puritans, which explains why Cromwell was so popular by King charles' execution in 1642.
Who did Oliver Cromwell overthrow the English government for?
Oliver Cromwell overthrew the English government and King Charles I. He established the Commonwealth of England and ruled as Lord Protector until his death in 1658.
