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Oliver Cromwell allowed Jews to return to England in 1656 primarily for economic reasons. The Jewish community had been expelled in 1290, but Cromwell recognized their potential to contribute to trade and commerce, which could help stabilize and enrich the nation. Additionally, his interest in religious tolerance and the belief that restoring the Jews could fulfill biblical prophecies played a role in his decision. This marked a significant moment in English history, as it laid the groundwork for greater religious freedom in the years to come.
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he band christmashe band christmasHe made a new law aswell
When were the Jews let back into England after 1290?
In 1657 by Cromwell.
Who ruled England after Oliver Cromwell?
After Oliver Cromwell's death, the power of the government was passed to his son, Richard Cromwell. However, after two year's of Richard's death, the people demanded the monarchy back and Charles II was reinstated as King of England.
What proof is there that Jews lived in Britain?
You don't give a timespan, but there are synagogues dating back to the 1700s, and of course there is also the decree of 1657 issued by Oliver Cromwell readmitting Jews to England. The question is rather puzzling if it applies to the period since 1657 as nobody doubts that have been some Jews in England and Scotland since then.
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
What did Charles ii change about England?
He bought back plays and Christmas, most of the fun things Oliver Cromwell banned, because he said it was sinful. " He was the King that bought back Partying"
What happen after king Charles 1 were put to death?
After the English civil war, King Charles was accused of treason against the people of England. He was found guilty of this charge and was executed by having his head chopped off of his body. Oliver Cromwell than became head of the republic of England
How did the Stuarts gain control of England back?
After Oliver Cromwell died, the English people no longer had a ruler or leader. They extended an invitation to Charles II, son of Charles I, to return to England as King. They did have conditions, Charles II could not change the national religion from protestant to catholic.
Why was there no king or queen of England between 1649 and 1660?
Charles the first . The above does not answer the question. Charles I was executed in 1649 and England became a 'Commonwealth' under Oliver Cromwell. In 1660, Charles' son was invited back to England to become Charles II, England having become tired of the Commonwealth.
Why did Oliver Cromwell leave college early?
he left cambridge at the age of 17, after 1 year because his father died and cromwell had to go back to look after the farm.
Why did Charles 2 come back?
After Oliver Cromwell died, England didn't have a leader and didn't have a law for selecting one. Rather than have another member of the Cromwell family succeed, thus setting up a new kind of hereditary monarchy, the English invited Charles II, who unfortunately and grown up at the French Court and learned all the wrong things there, to come back to England and assume the vacant throne.
Who wasnt a monarch but ruled England as a military dictator?
Oliver Cromwell ruled England after the Second English Civil War until his death.. After end of the war and the execution of the King in 1649, a republic was declared, known as the "Commonwealth of England" with Cromwell granted extensive powers that effectively made him ruler of England. Although he had plenty of challenges to his authority and continued to fight battles against those who wanted a King back, he maintained power until he died in 1658.
