The Restoration Settlement (1660-64) Flashcards
(49 cards)
Why was the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1660 considered effectively unconditional
Because the Declaration of Breda pre-empted any attempt by parliament to lay down terms for the monarch’s return
When was the Convention Parliament dissolved
December 1660
How did the Fifth Monarchist Thomas Venner influence the political atmosphere
He led a failed rebellion in London in 1661 that signalled radical opposition to the political settlement
What was the Cavalier Parliament
The first English Parliament after the Restoration of Charles II to the throne. It was originally enthusiastically royalist in tone, but over the years its membership changed and it became increasingly critical of many of Charles’s policies
The Cavalier Parliament is best known for the harsh laws it enacted against Roman Catholics and Protestant Dissenters
What was the main aim of the Cavalier Parliament
To seek retribution for past conflicts and to establish a stable government after the civil war
Weaken the restrictions on the kings power created by the Convention Parliament
What did the Militia Bill do
Stated that the king alone was the supreme commander of armed forces
When was the Militia Act introduced
1661
When was the Triennial Act initially created
1641
When was the revised version of the Triennial Act created
1661
What was the effect of the 1664 Triennial Act
Did not provide a mechanism to recall parliament every 3 years
What was the result of the political settlement after the Civil War due to the actions of the Cavalier Parliament
It settled little and did not address the deeper problems responsible for war and revolution
How did the political atmosphere change after the election of the Cavalier Parliament
It became more hostile to radical groups and more supportive of monarchy and traditional authority
What was the effect of the Cavalier Parliament on religious conflicts
It renewed religious conflicts that had undermined effective political development since 1625
What had the Convention Parliament restored
Anglican Church
What did the Restoration of the Anglican Church and bishops involve
It involved restoring the church and bishops
How were the details of the Anglican Church decided
It was left to a meeting of clergy at the Savoy Palace in London
Who attended the Savoy Meeting in broad terms
Those attending included clergy from various categories, notably Presbyterians and High Church members
What was the purpose of the Savoy Meeting
To consider the re-establishment of the church and its structure after the civil war
What was the stance of Presbyterians at the end of the spectrum
They sought a reformed church that would allow moderate Puritans to remain within it
Who was Gilbert Sheldon and what did he support
He was the Bishop of London who sought the Restoration of the Laudian system
What was the Laudian system
A church system emphasizing hierarchy, ceremonialism, and bishops
When did the Savoy Meeting begin
April 1661
How did the impact of Venner’s uprising in April 1661 influence political stability
It strengthened the numbers and determination of the High Church party
What were the terms of the 1662 Act Of Uniformity
Restored the Laudian Church
Set out stringent rules
Excluded non-conformists from public office
