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What did Parliament do soon after the death of Oliver Cromwell?

Parliament went to war with Scotland.
Parliament restored the monarchy.
Parliament banned the monarchy forever.
Parliament imposed the Protectorate.

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Parliament restored the monarchy.

After Cromwell’s death in 1658 his son Richard proved unable to hold power. Political instability followed, leading to the recall of the Rump, General Monck’s advance, and the 1660 Convention Parliament’s invitation to Charles II — the Restoration.