Question

what did oliver cromwell do after he became lord protector?
he freed charles i from prison.
he abandoned the puritan religion.
he called for the opening of theaters and pubs.
he ruled as a military dictator.

Explanation:

• Option A: Charles I was executed before Cromwell became Lord Protector, so he didn't free Charles I.
• Option B: Cromwell was a Puritan and promoted Puritan values, not abandon the religion.
• Option C: Cromwell's rule was strict, and he closed theaters and pubs (due to Puritan beliefs), not call for their opening.
• Option D: After becoming Lord Protector, Cromwell ruled with military authority, effectively as a military dictator, controlling the country with his army and implementing his policies.

Answer:

D. He ruled as a military dictator.