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1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702
1D.4 The Interregnum (1649–1660)
1D.4.2 The Restoration of the Monarchy
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What was the Interregnum in English history?
Period without a monarch
The Interregnum lasted from
1649
to 1660.
What was the primary cause of the Interregnum?
English Civil War
The monarchy was abolished during the
Interregnum
.
Oliver Cromwell led the republican government as Lord
Protector
.
Match the key figure with their role during the Interregnum:
Oliver Cromwell ↔️ Lord Protector
Charles II ↔️ Heir to the throne
Richard Cromwell ↔️ Succeeded Oliver as Lord Protector
What was the main aim of the Parliamentarians during the Interregnum?
Limit royal power
The Royalists aimed to restore the monarchy under Charles
II
.
Why did the republican experiment during the Interregnum fail to gain legitimacy?
Execution of Charles I
Cromwell's policies were popular among all segments of the population.
False
Arrange the following political factions of the Interregnum in order of their emergence:
1️⃣ Rump Parliament
2️⃣ Barebone's Parliament
3️⃣ Military leadership
What was the effect of Cromwell's reliance on the military during the Interregnum?
Alienated civilian population
The Interregnum arose from the crisis of monarchy during the
English Civil War
.
The crisis of monarchy was a result of the English Civil
War
.
Who served as Lord Protector during the Interregnum?
Oliver Cromwell
What was the duration of the Interregnum?
1649 to 1660
The Interregnum ended with the restoration of
Charles II
as monarch.
What event led to the crisis of monarchy during the Interregnum?
English Civil War
The Interregnum refers to the period between the execution of Charles I and the restoration of the monarchy under Charles
II
During the Interregnum, the monarchy was replaced by a
republican
government.
Who was the leader of the Interregnum and held the title of Lord Protector?
Oliver Cromwell
The Interregnum lasted from 1649 to
1660
Royalists aimed to limit the power of the monarchy during the Interregnum.
False
What was the title held by Oliver Cromwell during the Interregnum?
Lord Protector
Charles II, heir to the throne, was supported by the
Royalists
Who succeeded Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector but resigned shortly after?
Richard Cromwell
The Parliamentarians/Republicans sought to establish a republican government during the
Interregnum
.
When was the monarchy restored in England under Charles II?
1660
Who led the Parliamentarians/Republicans during the Interregnum as Lord Protector?
Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell led the Parliamentarians/Republicans as
Lord Protector
Charles II restored the monarchy in
1660
.
Who succeeded Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector but quickly resigned?
Richard Cromwell
The Parliamentarians/Republicans aimed to establish a republican government and limit royal
power
The Royalists supported the restoration of the monarchy under
Charles II
.
What event marked the end of the republican experiment during the Interregnum?
Restoration of Charles II
Chronological order of key figures during the Interregnum
1️⃣ Oliver Cromwell becomes Lord Protector
2️⃣ Charles II is restored to the throne
3️⃣ Richard Cromwell succeeds his father
4️⃣ Richard Cromwell resigns
The Interregnum took place from 1649 to
1660
Why did the republican experiment suffer from a lack of legitimacy?
Execution of Charles I
Oliver Cromwell's policies were widely popular among the English population.
False
The Interregnum suffered from constant power struggles and
conflicts
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