because oliver believed it was against his religion and that it was sinfull
Oliver Cromwell, during his rule in the 1650s, implemented strict Puritanical laws that banned various forms of entertainment, including dancing. This ban was part of a broader effort to suppress activities deemed sinful or frivolous. The prohibition on dancing was particularly enforced after the English Civil War, reflecting Cromwell's desire to promote a more austere and moral society.
It is clear that the desadvantages of Cromwell's rule were felt by the English population . Cromwell imposed his puritanismon an English population which was not Puritan but was Anglican . For example :he closed theatres,he closed bar-rooms , he forbade working on Sundays ,and and he forbade certain activities such as :music, dancing,and cock fighting. The problem was that all these activities were part of English tradition and culture.
He was English.
the English commonwealth 1653 - 1659.
There were a couple of names for the Cromwell period. It was called the English Interregnum or the Protectorate.
It is clear that the desadvantages of Cromwell's rule were felt by the English population . Cromwell imposed his puritanismon an English population which was not Puritan but was Anglican . For example :he closed theatres,he closed bar-rooms , he forbade working on Sundays ,and and he forbade certain activities such as :music, dancing,and cock fighting. The problem was that all these activities were part of English tradition and culture.
Oliver Cromwell
It was started by Charles I, not Cromwell.
He was English.
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the English commonwealth 1653 - 1659.
Cromwell
The Restoration of the English monarchy after Oliver Cromwell.
There were a couple of names for the Cromwell period. It was called the English Interregnum or the Protectorate.
The first monarch after the English Civil War was Charles II.
Andrew Marvell was the man that wrote the poem Oliver Cromwell. He was an English metaphysical.
Oliver Cromwell