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Economic Hardship
- Contrary to expectations, ordinary people's living standards declined under Cromwell's rule due to high taxes and constant warfare.
- These hardships stemmed from the republic's large military and continuous conflicts.
Limited Educational Reform
- Despite Cromwell's party's interest in education, reforms were minimal during the republic.
- Resources were prioritized for the military, hindering educational advancements.
Unintentional Colonialism
- Cromwell wasn't personally interested in colonialism, but his capture of Jamaica unintentionally boosted the British Empire.
- This acquisition, meant as a consolation, became a financial burden.