Oliver_Cromwell

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=Summary of Accomplishments=

Oliver Cromwell has had many accomplishments over his 59 years on this Earth. Cromwell graduated from Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. He first came into the government when he was elected a member for Huntingdon. After attaining this position he was in charge of local affairs in Eastern England for about and was then appointed to represent Cambridge in the Long Parliment. Cromwell was elected to the British Parliament, which was set up by King Charles I to gain money to end a rebellion in Scotland. Cromwell was a very successful military leader during the English Civil war. Cromwell created the New Model Army, which was a very accomplished fighting force in destroying the Royalists. In the first civil war, Cromwell helped capture Oxford, which was then used as the base for his army. After the war was over, Oliver Cromwell was viewed as the strongest man in England. Once King Charles was condemned for treason, Oliver Cromwell became the Lord Protector of England. Cromwell had three objectives when he was ruling: first he wanted to establish England's prestige, the second was to protect and fulfill the hopes of godly, and thirdly to found his Republican Government upon consent instead of force.

Cromwell took down both Scotland and Ireland who were in a rebellion. After these two defeats Cromwell was credited with restoring English sovereignty. "Thus Cromwell the soldier became Cromwell the ruler, and for the next five years his biography is the history of England" (Oliver Cromwell).During the final years of his reign, Cromwell split the country into 11 different districts to keep everything under control and have certain generals control the districts. " On June 26, 1650, Cromwell finally became commander in chief of the parliamentary armies. He moved against the Scots and got into grievous difficulties. " (Oliver Cromwell)

=Social, Political, and Economic Background= (http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/BioRC?vrsn=149&OP=contains&locID=king46652&srchtp=name&ca=4&c=1&AI=U13679117&NA=Oliver+Cromwell&ste=12&tbst=prp&tab=1&docNum=K1631001612&bConts=59)
 * Social || Political || Economic ||
 * Cromwell was born into a high social class because of his families wealth. || Oliver Cromwell was an important general for England during many of their wars. || Cromwell's Grandfather was one of the richest men in Hinchinbrook and Oliver had many opportunities. ||
 * Although Cromwell was apart of a wealthy family growing up, he was sent to the local school instead of a fancy private school. || Cromwell's highest position held for England was Lord Protector because he didn't want England to become a monarchy again. || During his time in Huntington, Cromwell lived in a small estate and wasn't as wealthy as his family was when he was a boy. ||
 * He married Elizabeth Bourchier after graduated from Sussex College. || Cromwell first came into the English Government with his election into Huntington. || After Cromwell attained his position as lord protector, his income skyrocketed. ||
 * Cromwell was introduced to Calvinism when he was a young boy and many of his religious views were based on Calvinism. || Once the king was executed, Cromwell became the commander in chief of the Parliamentary Army because of his victories in previous battles. || Cromwell's wife Elizabeth, came from a very wealthy family. Elizabeth's family's connections were very beneficial to the young Cromwell. ||
 * Cromwell's regime was unable to maintain power immediately after his death. || King Charles was the King that had pursued him and convinced him to join the English Army. || Cromwell and his wife, Elizabeth had eight children, and normal families in that time period would have trouble supporting them all, but there was no shortage of money in the Cromwell household. ||

True or False 1.Cromwell created the New Model Army.

2.Cromwell was elected to the Spanish parliament after Britain banished him.

3.Cromwell was a military leader and eventually became lord protector of England.

4.Cromwell was elected to the British parliament, which was created by King Charles I.

5.Cromwell first came into the government because he was a rich man who could donate money to help Britain financially.

Multiple Choice 6.Cromwell took down Scotland and ____________ who were in a rebellion
 * 1) Spain
 * 2) France
 * 3) Ireland
 * 4) Austria

7.In 1650 Cromwell became ___________________
 * 1) banished from England
 * 2) commander in chief of the parliamentary armies
 * 3) elected to represent Cambridge in the Long Parliament
 * 4) the emperor of Oxford

8. Cromwell was elected a member of ____________ as his first position A. Huntingdon B. Oxford C. Cambridge D. The Spanish armada

9. Cromwell split the country into________ different districts to keep England under control.

A.8 B.12 C.11 D.10 10. Oliver Cromwell was on this Earth for _________ years

A.45 B.61 C.65 D.59

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Works Cited: "Oliver Cromwell." __ABC Clio__. __World History: The Modern Era__. ABC-CLIO. 25 Feb. 2009 .

"Oliver Cromwell." Encyclopedia of World Biography. Farmington Hills, Mich, 1998. __Biography Resource Center__. Gale. Upper Merion High School. 23 Feb. 2009 <[|http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/?db=BioResource] __"Oliver Cromwell." __Lord Protector __. 26 Feb. 2009 . __ __Ashley, Maurice.__ Oliver Cromwell and his world__. London: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1972.__