lecture IV

Question 1

The Stuarts

Answer 1

(1603-1714)
-after Elizabeth’s death, the house of the Stewarts started with James the first king of Scotland in 1603
-after him, King Charles I came to power in 1625
-the political decision was monopolizes by the King, which gave him full decision-making prerogative

Question 2

the puritans

Answer 2

-they were looking to embrace pure Christianity
-they asked for reforms in the Anglican church
-following their republican rule, England became the first and last Republic between 1649-1660

Question 3

the division of the parliament

Answer 3

-in 1640 half of the parliament sided with the king and the other half sided with General Cromwell

Question 4

the Restoration(1660-1713)

Answer 4

-theatres, salons, and cafes were reopened for entertainment
-the arts were renewed
-there was a blossom of trade and science
-During this era, the intellectual life celebrated and valued reason.
-This was the era of the enlightenment

Question 5

John Milton (1608-1674)

Answer 5

-one of the greatest poets celebrated for
his powerful, rhetorical poetry