UNIT 3- glorious revolution and the restoration EOY Flashcards
What was the restoration?
When Charles II returned to London in May 1660, restoring the monarchy
What did the Test Act do?
It banned Catholics from working for the King
Who was blamed for the Great Fire of London?
A bakery on Pudding Lane
What did Titus Oates claim he had discovered in 1678?
The Popish plot which resulted in 23 people getting executed
Why was James II such an unpopular king?
He married a Catholic princess and converted to Catholicism himself.
What did the 7 Bishops do in June 1688?
They refused to support his ‘Declaration of Indulgence’ to Catholics.
What did William bring with him to England in November 1688?
500 ships and 20,000 soldiers.
How did the ‘bill of rights’ limit William’s power?
He had to ask Parliament before raising taxes.
Why was 1688-89 called the ‘Glorious Revolution’ by some people in England?
William’s propaganda created the illusion it was ‘glorious’.
