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The Restoration of the English Monarchy. Look at the effectiveness of the Restoration. Identify the reasons for the Glorious Revolution in England. Today we will….
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Look at the effectiveness of the Restoration. Identify the reasons for the Glorious Revolution in England. Today we will…
The Restoration of the Stuart Kings in 1660 failed to solve the problems of religion and the relationship between king and parliament. • According to the Test Act of 1673, those who refused to join the Church of England could not vote, hold office, preach, teach, attend the universities, or assemble, but these restrictions could not be upheld. • Charles II appointed a council of five men (the Cabal) to serve as both his major advisers and as members of parliament. • The Cabal was the forerunner of the cabinet system, and it helped create good relations with Parliament. The Restoration
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Charles pro-French policies led to a Catholic Scare The Restoration Continued…
James II, an avowed Catholic, violated the Test Act by appointing Catholics to government and university positions. • Fear of a Catholic monarchy led to the expulsion of James II and the Glorious Revolution James II
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The “Glorious Revolution” that expelled James II and installed William and Mary on the throne ended the divine-right monarchy. • It was glorious in that there was no bloodshed • It established the principal that power was divided between King and Parliament. The Glorious Revolution
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The Bill of Rights of 1689 established the principal that law was to be made in Parliament, that Parliament had to be called at least every three years, and that elections were free of crown interference and the judiciary was to be independent of the crown. The English Bill of Rights