Oliver Cromwell

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Oliver Cromwell was one of the main components to the English revolution. As you read on you will see that Cromwell was one of the first rulers that represented the people.

Oliver Cromwell was a very well educated person. He was born on April 25 1599 in Huntington. His dad Henry Cromwell was a farmer. He attended Sidney Sussex College in 1616. He became the Lord Protector and had a son Robert Cromwell. Thanks to his education he was able to accomplish many things.

Oliver Cromwell originally wanted revolution as a soldier. He was very mad at Charles I because his family was impoverished because Charles taxed him so much. He believed in a military government and turned down the crown and stayed the Lord Protector. He didn't believe in kings and was strongly against Charles I. After he accomplished what he wanted he no longer wanted revolution.

Oliver Cromwell was a very religious man. He had a radical edge which came from religion. He believed that he and his troops were chosen by god. He was a puritan and believes in the "Liberty of Conscience" { allows freedom to a range of Protestant groups} he called this his principal achievement from the wars. He also believed in all

work and no fun/entertainment. Since he had such strong religious beliefs it helped him succeed.

Politics played a huge part in Oliver Cromwel1's life. His military power enhanced his political power. His many military victories gave him confidence. He wanted to be the leader of England but also represent the people. He stayed on as Lord protector until he died, which was about 5 years. politics got Oliver Cromwell noticed and recognized on a world stage.

Oliver Cromwell came a long way to get to be the lord protector. His family were farmers and were taxed a lot by Charles. He cared about the poor because they were people to. he was middle class and cared about the people. Since Oliver Cromwell started as Middle Class he knew what the people wanted.

Since Oliver Cromwell was a puritan his day to day life didn't change that much. When he was younger he went to school. As he got older he became the head of the military and had to deal with all the jobs that came with it. He would listen to his middle class advisers. He would also practice religion and the biggest thing he'd do everyday was WORK! Evan thought Oliver Cromwell's life was pretty basic it got him a long way.

Oliver Cromwell had a lot of opposition but not as much as some kings. His main opposition was Charles I because he got Charles kicked out parliament and put on trial for treason and eventually killed. His military opposition was the Cavaliers{Charles' Army}. He also had some Presbyterians against him because he wouldn't let Charles back into

power. After he died Charles II { Charles I son} was brought to power and dug Cromwell up then cut him up into pieces and had them scattered across the country so he couldn't ever be put back together. The opposition that Cromwell had he quickly got rid of.

Cromwell did a lot of good things for England but people often overlook that he introduced to Blue Laws in an effort to push Puritanism on the people. He still helped England a lot, and changed it forever.