The First Protectorate, 1654–57 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was the Instrument of Government?
What was the Instrument of Government?
Britain's first written constitution
How much personal property did voters need to own under the Instrument of Government?
How much personal property did voters need to own under the Instrument of Government?
£200
How did Cromwell describe his aims for the Protectorate?
How did Cromwell describe his aims for the Protectorate?
Healing and settling of the nation
What was the purpose of the Committee of Triers established in March?
What was the purpose of the Committee of Triers established in March?
To examine qualities and beliefs of clergy
How did Cromwell describe James Nayler during the 1656 blasphemy case?
How did Cromwell describe James Nayler during the 1656 blasphemy case?
Foolish rather than wicked
What doctrine did George Fox preach when founding the Quaker movement?
What doctrine did George Fox preach when founding the Quaker movement?
Salvation through the inner light
How many districts did Cromwell divide the country into for the Major-Generals system?
How many districts did Cromwell divide the country into for the Major-Generals system?
11 districts
What was the Decimation Tax?
What was the Decimation Tax?
10% levy on Royalist estates
Why did Cromwell embark on war with Spain in 1655?
Why did Cromwell embark on war with Spain in 1655?
Lack money to pay fleet; hoped to seize
What did MPs do when Parliament was called in August 1654?
What did MPs do when Parliament was called in August 1654?
Attacked the authority they were summoned