Who Is Oliver Cromwell Deserving Of The Term Lord Protector?
What characteristic would be connected with the term “Lord Protector”? One would tend to agree it’s the use of their power for the country’s interests. But what about Charles I? He ruled without the Parliament for 11 years. He lacked the common touch, he caused a rebellion in his own country. In the other hand Oliver Cromwell who was the leader of the new model army, fought to make sure that Parliament had a fair share of the interest of the country. Thus, I believe that Oliver Cromwell is deserving of the term “Lord Protector” because of his actions of the greater good, and how his modest character and religious views shaped the country for the better.
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As he wrote letters about his successful battles, he would not take full credit of it. He would sincerely give credit to god first, and then his foot soldiers. In the letters he has written he would frequently apply the word “we” or in th other words. He would not selfishly use the words “I” in his sentences. He took pride in his battles with his soldiers. He also took his pride in religion. Cromwell was puritan he devoted to the belief that if you worked hard, you would go to heaven. Although He stricted many traditions that resolved around pointless enjoyment, he himself wasn’t that strict. He enjoyed music, hunting and playing bowls. He even allowed a full scale wedding party for his daughter's wedding. Despite of his opinion of religious order, his hatred for the Irish was an deniable. Under the interest of the state and his religion he believed that the Irish were potential to help any willing Catholic countries to attack England. You might not understand his savagery for the irish, but keep in mind He allowed the Jews, Catholics, and Protestants to worship within the state. His aim was for broad religious toleration, which brought him more favor from people and economic boost from the acceptance of Jews and other religions back into the
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As he wrote letters about his successful battles, he would not take full credit of it. He would sincerely give credit to god first, and then his foot soldiers. In the letters he has written he would frequently apply the word “we” or in th other words. He would not selfishly use the words “I” in his sentences. He took pride in his battles with his soldiers. He also took his pride in religion. Cromwell was puritan he devoted to the belief that if you worked hard, you would go to heaven. Although He stricted many traditions that resolved around pointless enjoyment, he himself wasn’t that strict. He enjoyed music, hunting and playing bowls. He even allowed a full scale wedding party for his daughter's wedding. Despite of his opinion of religious order, his hatred for the Irish was an deniable. Under the interest of the state and his religion he believed that the Irish were potential to help any willing Catholic countries to attack England. You might not understand his savagery for the irish, but keep in mind He allowed the Jews, Catholics, and Protestants to worship within the state. His aim was for broad religious toleration, which brought him more favor from people and economic boost from the acceptance of Jews and other religions back into the