How did the parliament feel about Charles II of England? Did they like him?
Parliament had mixed feelings about Charles II of England. Charles and his surviving siblings were driven into exile with their mother after the trial and execution of their father, Charles I. Oliver Cromwell took control as head of the government of England, and “ruled” the Commonwealth for nearly 20 years. While Charles I had been a poor ruler, preferring to spend money and raise taxes to support a lavish lifestyle, life was little better under Cromwell. England was suffering from a series of famines, and the radical Protestant groups had control of things. Many died from the famines and sickness, and there was constant conflict between the radicals, the conservatives, and the religious and political moderates. By the time Cromwell died, the country was semi-stable, but no better than it was under his rule. His son was expected to take the reins of government, but proved to be a weak choice. During the last months of Cromwell’s life, a General of the English Army secretly approached
