What was the period of British history known as?
Q: What was the period of British history known as?
A: The period of British history is known as the Protectorate.
Q: When did the Protectorate take place?
A: The Protectorate took place from 1653 to 1659.
Q: How had England been ruled before the Protectorate?
A: Before the Protectorate, England (and then Scotland and Ireland) had been ruled directly by Parliament since it had declared England to be a Commonwealth in 1649.
Q: Who led soldiers to send away the Rump Parliament in April 1653?
A: Oliver Cromwell led soldiers to send away the Rump Parliament in April 1653.
Q: What position was created by a constitution passed in December 1653?
A: A constitution passed in December 1653 created the post of Lord Protector.
Q: Was religious toleration extended to Anglicans or Roman Catholics during the Protectorate?
A: No, religious toleration was not extended to Anglicans or Roman Catholics during the Protectorate.
Q: How was monarchy restored after chaotic English Interregnum?
A: Monarchy was restored after chaotic English Interregnum through General George Monck's initiative in May 1660.
