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1 Oliver Cromwell. Hero or Enemy of the people?

2 Based upon these statements what did people think of Cromwell in 1657?
March 1657 It’s thanks to him that we have overcome our enemies. We look forward to peace under his leadership. Oliver , we want you to be our new King! Oliver Cromwell is a good man. He has led us through the Civil War, one of the most dangerous times in our history. Based upon these statements what did people think of Cromwell in 1657?

3 January 1661 Oliver Cromwell had been dead for two years. He was called a traitor by Parliament, and his dead body was hung. At last Oliver Cromwell is getting what he deserves. Based upon these statements what did people think of Cromwell in 1661? Why may people have changed their minds about him?

4 Oliver Cromwell Fact File
This portrait was painted around 1650 when Cromwell was the most powerful man in England. “Paint my picture exactly like me and do not flatter me at all. Show all these wrinkles, pimples, warts and everything else as you see me. Otherwise I will not pay a farthing for it.”

5 Oliver Cromwell Fact File
He enjoyed outdoor activities such as hunting and riding. He was a very emotional man. He was bad tempered. He could be very rude to people. He believed in honesty and straight talking. He was not well dressed. When he addressed Parliament in 1640 his clothes were dirty.

6 Oliver Cromwell Fact File
A modern day doctor may say that Cromwell suffered from depression. When Cromwell first went to Parliament he made many simple mistakes. Sometimes Cromwell would take days to come to a decision. At other times he made snap decisions. Cromwell made many enemies. Some say he was cruel and selfish. Cromwell maintained that he was acting in the best interests of the country at all times. Cromwell was 43 years old when he fought in the English Civil War. He ‘enjoyed the experience’.

7 Oliver Cromwell Fact File - Task
Create a file of words that describe Oliver Cromwell. They could be your own words or words already used to describe him. Positive Words Negative Words Neutral Words

8 Positive Words Negative Words Neutral Words

9 Oliver Cromwell and Religion
Why was religion so important to Cromwell?

10 Oliver Cromwell and Religion
In the 1600’s most people in Britain were religious. They would go to church every Sunday.

11 Oliver Cromwell and Religion
There were two main religions Catholic (Catholicism) Protestant (Protestantism)

12 Oliver Cromwell and Religion
The Catholic Church The Pope in Rome is the head of the church The Bible and services should be in Latin Churches should be richly decorated Priests should wear colourful clothes Priests should not marry Celebrate Christmas and Easter

13 Oliver Cromwell and Religion
The Church The King is the head of the Church The Bible is in English Some decorated clothing allowed Priests can wear colourful clothes? Priests can marry Celebrate Christmas and Easter.

14 Oliver Cromwell and Religion
The Puritans. God is the head of the Church not the King The Bible and services should be in English The churches should be plain Priests should not wear colourful clothing Priests can marry Christmas and Easter should not be celebrated

15 Oliver Cromwell and Religion
Task 1. Why did Catholics dislike the Church of England? 2. Why did Puritans dislike the Church of England so much? 3. Does the Church of England sound more Puritan than Catholic? 4. To which ‘group’ did Oliver Cromwell belong?

16 Hero or Enemy of the People?
Cromwell Hero or Enemy of the People?


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