King' Oliver? (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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When did Christopher Packe introduce a motion to offer Cromwell the Crown?
When did Christopher Packe introduce a motion to offer Cromwell the Crown?
23 February 1657
What event in January 1657 triggered action on the Humble Petition and Advice?
What event in January 1657 triggered action on the Humble Petition and Advice?
Sindercombe assassination plot discovery
How did Cromwell respond when Desborough proposed the Decimation Tax in December?
How did Cromwell respond when Desborough proposed the Decimation Tax in December?
Failed to support him; tax rejected
What title did Cromwell reject in April 1657?
What title did Cromwell reject in April 1657?
King
How many army officers signed a petition opposing monarchy on 7 March?
How many army officers signed a petition opposing monarchy on 7 March?
100 officers
What did John Lambert do in response to the Second Protectorate?
What did John Lambert do in response to the Second Protectorate?
Resigned from the Council of State
When did Cromwell die and what was significant about the date?
When did Cromwell die and what was significant about the date?
3 Sept 1658; Dunbar/Worcester anniv.
What was Richard Cromwell's main weakness as successor?
What was Richard Cromwell's main weakness as successor?
Lack of political experience
When did Richard Cromwell resign?
When did Richard Cromwell resign?
May 1659
According to Barry Coward, how should the Protectorate's success be judged?
According to Barry Coward, how should the Protectorate's success be judged?
By acceptance by traditional elites