Why did Cromwell disband parliament?

Why did Cromwell disband parliament? Recognizing that Parliament would not deal with the issues that he thought were most important, Cromwell dissolved the first Protectorate Parliament in January 1655. But because he had no power base in the Parliament, he was forced to resign in 1659, ending the Protectorate. Did Cromwell shut down Parliament? In … Continue reading Why did Cromwell disband parliament?