The Interregnum, 1649–60 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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Where and when was Oliver Cromwell born?
Where and when was Oliver Cromwell born?
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, 1599
What did Cromwell see as a sign of God's favour?
What did Cromwell see as a sign of God's favour?
His recovery from nervous breakdown
In what year did Cromwell become MP for Cambridge?
In what year did Cromwell become MP for Cambridge?
1640
What unusual religious belief did Cromwell hold for his background?
What unusual religious belief did Cromwell hold for his background?
Each person should freely seek God
How did Cromwell's cavalry differ from Prince Rupert's in battle tactics?
How did Cromwell's cavalry differ from Prince Rupert's in battle tactics?
They regrouped after a charge
At which 1644 battle did Cromwell's cavalry discipline prove decisive?
At which 1644 battle did Cromwell's cavalry discipline prove decisive?
Marston Moor
From when did Cromwell function as the army's political leader?
From when did Cromwell function as the army's political leader?
1647 onwards
What did the Heads of the Proposals include?
What did the Heads of the Proposals include?
Some Leveller demands for reforms
Why did both the Rump and nominated assembly fail?
Why did both the Rump and nominated assembly fail?
One too slow, the other too fast
On what date was Cromwell appointed Lord Protector?
On what date was Cromwell appointed Lord Protector?
16 December 1653