Chapter 25

Question 1

Why was the Settlement Act of 01’ significant, and name 3 policies it brought

Answer 1

Ensured monarchy remained Protestant
- 57 Catholic heirs were to be excluded in favour of the Sophia of Hannover
- The monarch had to be an active communicant in the Church of England, attend services and comply with the Church of England
- Any non English monarch needed permission of parliament to declare war on a non English territory
- Monarch’s advisors must be accepted by the political nation
- Only Parliament could now remove judges

Question 2

When and how much was Land Tax making

Answer 2

introduced in 93’, £43million

Question 3

Describe Church of England by 02’

Answer 3

• Many Anglicans clergymen lost their positions as they were closely associated with James ii
• Religious dissent became widespread

Question 4

Describe the position of toleration in the Church of England by 02’

Answer 4

Church of England was more open for toleration, due to the realization politically it just made sense

Question 5

Describe the position of Catholics by 02’

Answer 5

Catholicism was still hated and was feared due to
- Having a majority population in Ireland
- France being Catholic and being a powerful rival.