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What was the Commonwealth? |
It was when England was ruled by a Republic following the end of the Second English Civil War and the trial and execution of Charles I. |
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Who was Oliver Cromwell? |
He rose from the middle ranks of English society to be Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland. |
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What was Oliver Cromwell named? |
Lord Protector of the Commonwealth. |
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What was life like underneath Cromwell's rule? |
Dancing, gambling, Christmas, theatres and pubs were banned, as they were sinful. If boys were caught playing football on a Sunday, they would be whipped. Swearing resulted in high fine, and those who kept swearing were sent to prison. Colourful dresses and make up were banned. He split England into 11 areas, each being ruled by generals. Eventually, the population were tired of having ruled strengthed upon them. |
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What was Charles II like? |
He pursued a policy of political tolerance and power - sharing. He loved religious toleration (Catholic). He had many illegitimate children with various mistresses, and became an absolute ruler. |
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What did the Great Fire happen after? |
The Great Plague. |
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Where did the Great Fire start? |
In Pudding Lane in a bakers shop owned by Thomas Farriner - Who was the King's baker. |
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How did the Great Fire start? |
His maid failed to put out the ovens at the end of the night, and the fact that the city was practically made out of wood and the city was dry, flames consumed the city. |
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What did the Great Fire do? |
It brunt 84 churches including St Paul's, but it also burnt the filthy streets associated with the Great Plague. |
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What was the Great Fire good for? |
It allowed the city to be rebuilt, which was given to Sir Christopher Wren. |
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What was the Restoration of England? |
When English, Scottish and Irish monarchies were all restored under Charles II after the interregnum that followed the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. |
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What were revived during the Restoration of England? |
Theatre, sports and dancing. |
