The Failure of the Commonwealth (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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How many MPs had taken their seats in the Rump Parliament by spring 1649?
How many MPs had taken their seats in the Rump Parliament by spring 1649?
Around 150 MPs
On what date did Cromwell forcibly dissolve the Rump Parliament?
On what date did Cromwell forcibly dissolve the Rump Parliament?
20 April 1653
In what year were the Blasphemy and Adultery Acts passed?
In what year were the Blasphemy and Adultery Acts passed?
1650
What proportion of Parliament of Saints members had been JPs for over three years?
What proportion of Parliament of Saints members had been JPs for over three years?
Over two-thirds
When was the Parliament of Saints called?
When was the Parliament of Saints called?
July 1653
How many Fifth Monarchists were in the Parliament of Saints (total 144 members)?
How many Fifth Monarchists were in the Parliament of Saints (total 144 members)?
About a dozen
On what date was Cromwell appointed Lord Protector?
On what date was Cromwell appointed Lord Protector?
16 December 1653
What did advowsons refer to?
What did advowsons refer to?
Right to appoint ministers to churches
Which religious group was Cromwell probably closest to in his views?
Which religious group was Cromwell probably closest to in his views?
The Independents
On what date did moderates vote to dissolve the Parliament of Saints?
On what date did moderates vote to dissolve the Parliament of Saints?
12 December 1653