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Cromwell's rule was increasingly authoritarian and he became extremely unpopular. Most of the English were not unhappy at his death in 1658. Attempts to have Cromwell's son take his place failed and the monarchy was restored in England.

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The generals of his own army ruled the twelve districts of England. He tore up constitutionalist documents. He closed down pubs, brothels, theaters, art houses, and more. He held absolute power and did not use Parliament.

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Why Oliver Cromwell's rule like that of an absolute monarch?

Cromwell's rule was increasingly authoritarian and he became extremely unpopular. Most of the English were not unhappy at his death in 1658. Attempts to have Cromwell's son take his place failed and the monarchy was restored in England.


Did the Royalsits like Oliver Cromwell?

The Royalists did not like Oliver Cromwell because he was the leader of the enemy: the Parliamentarian (or Roundhead) Army.


Who liked oliver cromwell?

Those who were on Oliver Cromwell's side, the parliamentarians etc. However, the rump parliamentarians did not like him.


Oliver cromwell considered England under Charles I as full of what traits.?

Oliver Cromwell considered England under Charles I as autocratic, corrupt, and oppressive. He believed that Charles I ruled with absolute power, disregarding the rights and liberties of the people. Cromwell saw the government as highly corrupt, favoring the wealthy and aristocrats, and oppressing the commoners.


How did Oliver cromwell dress?

he dressed like a man


Who liked Oliver?

Those who were on Oliver Cromwell's side, the parliamentarians etc. However, the rump parliamentarians did not like him.


Was Oliver Cromwell a christian?

Yes he was - like 99% of the population at that time


Good things Oliver cromwell did?

He was very very gay ANd like to look at himself xxx


What is the most significant difference between Oliver Cromwell and the the monarchs who preceded him?

he called himself lord protecter instead of king; previous characters were leading excessive life styles amd were king by devine right, Cromwell was a 'simple soldier of and for the people'


Why wouldn't oliver cromwell help the king?

Olive Cromwell wouldn't help the king coz he did not like the king coz his wife was catholic and cromwell thought she would turn england and scotland catholic


How did absolute monarch change life in Europe?

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What was England like after Oliver Cromwell?

England was a sad place when cromwell died many people mourned him, but life soon began to become brighter as charles' son became king.