Question

england was disenchanted by cromwells austere leadership and puritan rules. as a result, a monarchy was restored after he died. which monarch was embraced enthusiastically and why?
the merry monarch - charles ii who brought back the house of lords and the church of england.
james ii, who offered religious tolerance and in some cases, promotion, to roman catholics.
william and mary because they bloodlessly deposed of cromwells son and the continuation of puritan austerity.
oliver cromwell continued to rule through military leadership

Explanation:

After Cromwell's death, England was tired of Puritan austerity. Charles II, known as "The Merry Monarch," restored the House of Lords and the Church of England, which were in line with the people's desire to return to a more traditional and less austere way of life. James II's actions regarding religious tolerance for Roman Catholics caused concerns among Protestants. William and Mary's reign came later with the Glorious Revolution. Oliver Cromwell was already dead.

Answer:

The Merry Monarch - Charles II who brought back the House of Lords and the Church of England.