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Restoration Attempts
- After Cromwell dissolved Parliament, Royalists contacted old Parliamentary leaders about restoring the House of Stuart.
- These leaders only agreed if the restoration was based on the Newport Treaty, which Royalists found unacceptable.
Protectorate's Longevity
- Cromwell's protectorate lasted longer than anyone expected due to internal bickering and false starts.
- To ensure the republican experiment's survival, he needed to successfully transfer power, but succession plans were unclear.
Cromwell's Succession Failure
- Cromwell didn't secure a smooth transition of power due to not following typical succession practices.
- He didn't publicly elevate his successor, ensure army support, or establish a power-sharing agreement leading to the system's collapse upon his death.