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Question: What was the Long Parliament of England!?
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The Long Parliament lasted from 1640-1653, and 1659-60!. Prolonged by the national crisis of 1640 and the Civil Wars!. After the Royalists withdrew in 1642 and the Presbyterian right were excluded in 1648, the remaining Rump Parliament ruled England until expelled by Oliver Cromwell in 1653!. The Rump was reassembled in 1659-60, and initiated the negotiations for the return of the monarchy!.Www@QuestionHome@Com