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Practice questionLife in the UK Test

After the execution of Charles I in 1649, England became a republic. What was it called?

Correct answer

The Commonwealth

Why

England was declared a republic called the Commonwealth. Oliver Cromwell later became Lord Protector. The Restoration was the return of the monarchy in 1660.

Answer choices

  • AThe Restoration
  • BThe Union
  • CThe Commonwealth
  • DThe Dominion