Chapter 16: The fall of the Republic

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Marxist historian interpretation of the Restoration?
Driven by a conservative elite who felt threatened by the power of the army during the 1650s
How was the Protectorate established?
Lambert implemented the Instrument of Government via a military coup
The Instrument of Government?
It established the Protector as the Head of State, triennial parliamentary elections, a Council of State which played a key role in financial and military appointments, and a militia controlled by the Protector and Parliament
Why did Lambert include a powerful Council of State in the Instrument?
He wanted to limit Parliament's power
Council of State?
It advised the Protector, and appointed its own members, who served for life
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