UK History: Chapter 8, Exercise 3 — Possible Solution ====================================================================== TIMELINE 30 Jan 1649: Charles I executed; Commonwealth established. 1651: victory at Worcester. 20 Apr 1653: Rump Parliament dissolved. 16 Dec 1653: Instrument of Government; Cromwell Lord Protector. 1655 to 1656: Major-Generals. 25 May 1657: crown offered and refused. 3 Sep 1658: Cromwell dies. May 1659: Richard Cromwell resigns. May 1660: monarchy restored. GAPS The trial of Charles I; the months between May 1659 and May 1660; the casualty figures for the wars.