Restoration History Flashcards
1
Q
What did Charles I do in the restoration period?
A
Surrendered the throne in 1645 after being defeated in battle by Puritan general Oliver Cromwell
2
Q
What did Oliver Cromwell do in the restoration time?
A
Defeated charles I , Brought down the British monarchy, became lord protector, died 1658
3
Q
What did Charles II do in the restoration time?
A
Restored the monarchy to power when he regained the throne, invited by Parliament in 1660
4
Q
What did george I do in the restoration time?
A
First Hanoverian king, From the house of Hanover in Germany, spoke no English and relied on his prime minister
5
Q
What did Robert Walpole do in the restoration time?
A
Prime minister of England
6
Q
Restoration of what?
A
British monarchy
