court and country politics

Cards (19)

  • When was Danby impeached?
    1678
  • What did Danby’s impeachment reflect about royal power?
    It showed tensions with Parliamentary sovereignty
  • What was the character of the Cavalier Parliament by 1667?
    It was ageing and changing in character
  • What types of members entered Parliament during the changes in the Cavalier Parliament?
    Would-be courtiers and would-be patriots
  • How did the 'country' sentiment view the court in the 1670s?
    As Catholic, exclusive, and corrupt
  • What was the public opinion on Charles II's court in the 1670s?
    It was seen as out of touch with the nation
  • How did Charles II's pro-French policies affect public sentiment?
    They were deeply unpopular among the population
  • What did Charles II's Declarations of Indulgence provoke?
    Anglican opposition in the country
  • What was the influence of Catholic members of the Cabal?
    It gave the impression of an unreformed court
  • What did most people want Charles II to do regarding religious radicals?
    Persecute them and defend the Kingdom
  • What significant political development occurred by 1673?
    The emergence of a country party in Parliament
  • What criticism emerged during the parliamentary sessions of 1673 and 1674?
    Criticism of royal policy regarding France and popery
  • How did the Earl of Danby respond to country opposition?
    By pursuing policies to win popular support
  • What was Danby's main purpose in managing Parliament?
    To build a reliable core of supportive MPs
  • How did Danby use patronage in Parliament?
    Through bribes and personal generosity
  • What was the nature of political groupings in the 17th century?
    They lacked modern party characteristics
  • What was the outcome of Danby's attempts to persuade Charles on foreign policy?
    He was unsuccessful in changing Charles' stance
  • What was the Clarendon Code supported by Danby?
    A set of laws enforcing Anglican conformity
  • What did Charles II's shift in policy from toleration indicate?
    He aligned with Parliament's persecution policies