A Long and Illustrious History
Who ruled England after the execution of Charles I?
AHis son Charles II, who had fled into exile
BParliament as a collective governing committee
COliver Cromwell as Lord Protector ✓
DA council of Church of England bishops
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector.
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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