Charles II Flashcards
What was Charles II ‘s religion?
He appeared to be Anglican but was secretly a Catholic
What was the Act of Free General Pardon, Indemnity and Oblivion 1660?
Based on the Declaration of Breda and said that he would pardon anyone who fought against him except for the regicides
In 1660 how much was Charles II given in subsidies?
£1.2 million
What was the Hearth tax?
A tax on fire places
it was aimed to effect the rich but also had an impact on bakers and blacksmiths
Who did he marry?
Catherine of Braganza, the daughter of the King of Portugal
Who was Charles II oldest son?
James Crofts, Duke of Monmouth
What was the Cavalier Parliament 1661-79?
The parliament following the Convention Parliament that was mostly made up of Cavaliers
They wanted to assert power and limit the king
What was the Tumultuous Act 1661?
It banned mass petitions
What was the Sedition Act 1661?
It said that you couldn’t accuse the king of popery or speak badly about him
What was the Militia Act 1661?
An Act that gave the king sole control of the army
What was the Savoy house conference 1661?
A religious meeting to come to a compromise between Anglicans and Presbyterians
Negotiations broke down
The Cavalier Parliament stepped in and imposed a more rigid church model
What was the Act of Uniformity 1662?
An act that stated unless you follow the prayers and rites of the Church of England you couldn’t work for the government
What was the Northern Rising 1663?
A plot where 50 republicans tried to overthrow the government but failed
It led to the Conventical and Five Mile Acts
Charles exaggerated the threat
What was the Conventicle Act 1664?
It stated that religious meetings of more then five people was banned
What was the Five Mile Act ?
It said that any preacher or teacher who didn’t agree to the Act of Uniformity couldn’t go within Five Miles of a town they had preached in
What was the Clarendon Code?
All of the religious changes that happened under the Earl of Clarendon
Who was Clarendon?
Edward Hyde the Earl of Clarendon was Charles’ principle advisor and Lord Treasurer
What happened to the Earl of Clarendon?
He was blamed for the failure of the second Dutch war
and forced into exile