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Unit 3 – Absolutism and Constitutionalism
Topic 3.2
Why were Oliver Cromwell's Commonwealth period and Charles II's reign during Restoration fundamentally different in terms of religious tolerance?
Cromwell enforced Puritanical rule while Charles II promoted atheism.
Both periods were marked by strict enforcement of Catholicism.
Both leaders championed religious freedom for all sects and denominations.
Cromwell advocated for broader Protestant inclusivity, whereas Restoration under Charles II prioritized Anglican dominance.
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