Chapter 3: Colonial America
1642 Puritans gain control of Parliament Civil War breaks out – Oliver Cromwell leads Puritans (between Puritans and supporters of Charles I) Puritans win the war
1649 Charles I beheaded – found guilty of treason Cromwell becomes leader of England – called “The Protector” (Many Puritans return to England from the Colonies ) (Many supporters of Charles I immigrate to the colonies)
1658 Oliver Cromwell dies
1660 Parliament reinstates the monarchy Charles II becomes King Son of Charles I His reign becomes known as “The Restoration”