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A Long and Illustrious History

Who ruled England after the execution of Charles I?

AHis son Charles II
BOliver Cromwell as Lord Protector ✓
CParliament collectively
DA council of bishops

Explanation

After Charles I was executed, England became a republic (called the Commonwealth) and Oliver Cromwell ruled as Lord Protector from 1653 until his death in 1658.

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