Read the passage. Oliver Cromwell came from a wealthy background and, after attending Cambridge University, served his country in two ways, as a member of Parliament and as a spokesperson for religious freedom. As a member of Parliament, Cromwell spoke out, in 1640, against King Charles, voicing disagreement with the king's policies. A decisive leader, Cromwell became successful in military circles as well as political circles, in fact directing the army in military campaigns that led to the final defeat of King Charles. Cromwell served as the chief advocate at the king's trial and execution and then, for the next 10 years, served as chief executive, during which time he gained a reputation for being a ruthless yet effective leader. Which is the most effective way to vary the length of the sentences in the passage?

historically speaking, military dictators usually come into power

as the result of a military coup d'etat that was successful against  

whatever form of government existed before.  

sometimes the military dictator was put in place by winning a civil war.  

    occasionally military dictators conduct phony 'elections'  

in order to claim that they were elected by the people.

but there are never any serious candidates running against the dictator.

when a dictator becomes too old for governing his country,

he usually tries to arrange for one of his sons to take over power  

after he is dead and gone.  

when that is not possible, some secret decisions within the military

results in the next dictator taking power

—whether by means of an 'election' or another coup d'etat.  

    countries with little experience of other forms of government

often assume that a military strongman is their natural leader.  

military dictators want to stay in power for as long as possible.  

often the only way they leave office is feet first,

that is, they must die or be killed while still in power  

before the next form of government will take over.

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