Life in the UK test practice question · History
Which statement is correct?
Answer options
- After Oliver Cromwell died in 1658, his son Richard became Lord Protector but could not control the army.Correct
- After Oliver Cromwell died in 1658, Parliament made his son Richard king.
Answer: After Oliver Cromwell died in 1658, his son Richard became Lord Protector but could not control the army.
Richard Cromwell followed his father as Lord Protector. He could not control the army or the government, and many people began to want a king again.
Checked 8 November 2026