Chapter 17 Flashcards
What was the Declaration of Breda, and name 2 things that were promised
- Liberty of tender consciences
- Promised the army its pay in arrears
- Pardon of most of his subjects
- Rule through parliament
Name 4 issues the Convention Parliament had to deal with in 60’ and were they dealt with, and how
Indemnity (protection)
- Parliament had to decide who should be excluded from the indemnity debates
Land Settlements
- As a result of the last revolution, crown lands were sold off, and parliament had to find a solution. Church and Crown lands were returned, and the previous buyers were excluded form the indemnity act
Disbanding the army
- The army were peacefully disbanded after being voted by parliament to be paid their arrears
Constitution
- Charles became King without really any limits on him, but the laws on limits were still maintained form previous years, so there was an unwritten agreement between Charles and the Political Nation
Finance
- Charles received tonnage and poundage for life, and granted £1.2 million a year in times of peace
Religion
- Charles’ indulgence in the Declaration of Breda was not accepted by parliament and the Church of England did not broaden to encompass any non-conformists
Militia
- No militia bills were passed by parliament and Chares remained control of armed forces
What years did the Cavalier Parliament occur in, and name 2 things that strengthened the monarch’s position and 2 things that removed power
61’ to 79’
Legislations that were put in place for Charles 1 still remained such as;
- the triennial act
- exclusion of bishops
- abolition of ship money
Parliament strengthened Charles’ position by introducing
- Press censorship
- Petitioning
- Monarch was in sole control of the armed forces
- Parliament could no longer rule without the monarch
Who was Clarendon, and name 2 weaknesses
Charles II’s principle advisor
- His personality was arrogant
- Not all of the privy council liked him
- Poor relationship with Parliament
- Charles used him as a scapegoat
Who were the Cabal
A cabinet of ministers who gave advice to the monarch
Between years 72’ to 74’, explain an event in each year in parliament
72’:
- An Anglo-Saxon attack on Dutch was planned, Charles proclaimed the ‘Stop of the Exchequer’ which suspended repayment of future loans.
73’:
- To get money from parliament Charles has to withdraw the Declaration of Indulgence, and issue the Test Act of 1673
74’:
- Parliament refused to vote in more money, which led to Treaty of Westminster
- An end to broaden toleration led to the fall of the Cabal
Name the two reason why Danby strengthened the position of the Crown in parliament
- His views were in line with parliament, he wanted a rigid Church of England with no toleration
- he was anti French and Pro Dutch
2 ways Danby improved the financial position of Charles II
- Withdrawal of from the Dutch War
- Increased trade
- Improved customs Revenue
