exclusion parliaments

• When did the First Exclusion Parliament take place?

  1679 (March-May)
• What was Charles's concern regarding Catholics during the First Exclusion Parliament?

  He did not want blood lust and conflict
• What was the primary aim of the First Exclusion Parliament?

  To protect the country from Catholic heirs
• How were those opposing exclusion outnumbered?

  2 to 1
• What did Edward Coleman's correspondence suggest in 1678?

  James was corresponding with France and the Pope
• What limitations did Charles promise on a Catholic monarch?

  No church patronage and parliamentary power of appointment
• Who was the first target of impeachment during the First Exclusion Parliament?

  Danby
• How much money was Charles II granted to disband the army?

  £200,000
• What significant act did Charles II secure during this period?

  Habeas Corpus Amendment Act
• What date did an MP call for the impeachment of James for high treason?

  11th May 1679
• When was the Exclusion Bill read for the first time?

  15th May 1679
• What was the outcome of the second reading of the Exclusion Bill on 21st May?

  Passed 207-128
• Who collaborated with Shaftesbury during the Exclusion Bill process?

  Duke of Monmouth
• What was the Duke of Monmouth's role in 1679?

  He helped defeat the Scottish uprising
• What treaty ended the Dutch War in July 1678?

  Treaty of Nijmegen
• Why was peace beneficial for Charles II after the Treaty of Nijmegen?

  Reduced funding needs and reliance on Parliament
• How did peace affect Monmouth's position?

  He would no longer be central as an army leader
• When did Charles prorogue Parliament?

  27th May 1679
• What actions did Charles take when he fell ill in 1679?

  Sent his son into exile and James to Scotland
• Why did Charles reorganize his Privy Council?

  To include younger, less experienced men
• What was the purpose of prorogation during Charles's rule?

  To prevent Parliament from meeting without him
• What was the effect of prorogation on political discussions?

  Led to politics being discussed in taverns
• Who supported and opposed the exclusion during the First Exclusion Parliament?

  Supporters:

  • Whigs
  • Organized petitions (16,000 signatures)

  
  

  Opponents:

  • Court supporters of James
• What campaign did Shaftesbury's Whig group organize?

  A petitioning campaign for Parliament meetings
• What happened to the Licensing Act of 1662 in 1679?

  It lapsed, allowing more pamphlet production
• How many exclusionist pamphlets were produced from 1679-1681?

  200 pamphlets
• What was the significance of the pamphlets produced during this period?

  They attacked the exclusionist movement
• When did the First Exclusion Parliament take place?

  1679
• What was Charles's main concern regarding Catholics during the First Exclusion Parliament?

  He did not want blood lust and conflict
• What was the aim of the First Exclusion Parliament?

  To protect the country from Catholic heirs
• How were those opposing exclusion outnumbered?

  2 to 1
• What did Edward Coleman's correspondence suggest in 1678?

  James was in contact with France and the Pope
• What limitations did Charles promise regarding a Catholic monarch?

  No church patronage and parliamentary power
• What financial support did Charles II receive during peace time?

  £200,000 to disband the army
• What significant act was secured during the First Exclusion Parliament?

  Habeas Corpus Amendment Act
• When was the impeachment call for James for high treason made?

  11th May 1679
• Who pushed the reading of the Exclusion Bill on 15th May?

  Shaftesbury
• What was the outcome of the Exclusion Bill's second reading on 21st May?

  Passed 207-128 in the commons
• Who was the Duke of Monmouth and what was his role?

  Protestant, illegitimate son of Charles, army leader
• What did the Treaty of Nijmegen achieve?

  Ended the Dutch War