In England, during the period of the 1640s to 1660, all of the following occurred except
A)Charles I was executed.
B)Charles I antagonized the Puritans in Parliament.
C)Oliver Cromwell led his New Model Army to victory over the forces of the king.
D)Charles II replaced his executed father on the English throne.
E)after the death of Charles I, Cromwell became the new king of England.

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After the death of Charles I, Cromwell did not become the new king of England, but rather established the Commonwealth and became Lord Protector. He ruled England as a quasi-dictator until his death in 1658, when he was succeeded by his son Richard. Charles II was restored to the throne in 1660, marking the end of the Commonwealth period.

In England, During the Period of the 1640s to 1660