Final answer:
The correct statements about Oliver Cromwell's life are that he appointed himself Lord Protector, assuming monarch-like powers (A), and led a harsh campaign in Ireland while suppressing his opponents in England (C).
Step-by-step explanation:
Selecting the correct statements about the life of Oliver Cromwell from the given options:
- A) After winning the English Civil War, Cromwell appointed himself Lord Protector and took on many of the monarch’s powers.
- C) Cromwell led a brutal invasion of Ireland and treated his opponents in England harshly by suppressing them.
Option A) is correct because after the execution of Charles I, England became a republic and Oliver Cromwell effectively took on the role of a monarch by becoming the Lord Protector. He assumed broad powers similar to those of a king. Option B) is not supported by the historical records as Cromwell was one of the key figures in the trial and execution of Charles I. Option C) is correct, reflecting Cromwell’s military actions in Ireland and harsh measures against his opponents. Option D) is incorrect because Cromwell did not dissolve the position of Lord Protector before his death; it was passed on to his son Richard who ruled briefly before the monarchy was restored.