Was Oliver Cromwell a Hero or Villain?
Was Oliver Cromwell a Hero or a Villain?
There are many interpretations of Oliver Cromwell as he lived in the 17th century, he was seen differently at that time than he is seen today. There are different interpretations because historians might have been biased because they were on one side at that time and unbiased now. Another reason could be that people at that time knew more about him then people do now. However, religion and nationality changed people’s minds too.
Oliver Cromwell could be seen as a hero because he created a stronger army for England which gave them a more effective fighting force. He said that he didn’t want power to himself which can be seen as a good thing. He also bought peace to England as he ended the English Civil war by winning it. He conquered Jamaica which led to the start of the British Empire. This was very important because it started England’s rise to power. Cromwell was responsible for the execution of King Charles, which could be a positive thing because the King started the civil war and did several other things which he could not have been forgiven for.
Another reason why Oliver Cromwell could be considered as a hero is that on the 13th of May 1649 four MP’s were executed on Cromwell’s command because they were corrupt. In addition, in 1653 Cromwell denied the Crown, but still had the same amount of power as the King and he ruled under a different name, Lord Protector. Cromwell appeared to be a very honest man as evidence suggests, he once said "I desire you would use all your skill to paint my picture truly like me ... warts and everything." Cromwell had lots of courage and maintained discipline which is why the Military was a success.
The people who would see Oliver Cromwell as a hero would be those who believe that what he did was right and also believe in his religious views. The other people who would see him as a hero are the army because he chose them out of ability not nobility. The army respected him; this
There are many interpretations of Oliver Cromwell as he lived in the 17th century, he was seen differently at that time than he is seen today. There are different interpretations because historians might have been biased because they were on one side at that time and unbiased now. Another reason could be that people at that time knew more about him then people do now. However, religion and nationality changed people’s minds too.
Oliver Cromwell could be seen as a hero because he created a stronger army for England which gave them a more effective fighting force. He said that he didn’t want power to himself which can be seen as a good thing. He also bought peace to England as he ended the English Civil war by winning it. He conquered Jamaica which led to the start of the British Empire. This was very important because it started England’s rise to power. Cromwell was responsible for the execution of King Charles, which could be a positive thing because the King started the civil war and did several other things which he could not have been forgiven for.
Another reason why Oliver Cromwell could be considered as a hero is that on the 13th of May 1649 four MP’s were executed on Cromwell’s command because they were corrupt. In addition, in 1653 Cromwell denied the Crown, but still had the same amount of power as the King and he ruled under a different name, Lord Protector. Cromwell appeared to be a very honest man as evidence suggests, he once said "I desire you would use all your skill to paint my picture truly like me ... warts and everything." Cromwell had lots of courage and maintained discipline which is why the Military was a success.
The people who would see Oliver Cromwell as a hero would be those who believe that what he did was right and also believe in his religious views. The other people who would see him as a hero are the army because he chose them out of ability not nobility. The army respected him; this