restoration settlement

• What event removed the last barrier to restoration?


  The collapse of army morale
• What did the collapse of army morale signify for restoration?

  It allowed restoration but unclear terms
• When was the Declaration of Breda issued?

  1660
• Who were the key figures behind the Declaration of Breda?

  Charles II and Edward Hyde
• What was the significance of the Declaration of Breda?

  It paved the way for Charles II's return
• How did the Declaration of Breda appeal to different groups?

  It was ambiguous, offering something for everyone
• What was a key statement in the Declaration of Breda?

  No one would be held accountable for the Civil War
• What promise did Charles make upon his restoration?

  To rule as a traditional monarch
• When did Charles II's reign officially begin?

  30 January 1649
• What was the legal status of Parliament during Charles II's early reign?

  It was deemed unable to pass legislation
• What was the last Act passed by Charles I?

  February 1642
• What did the Act of Praemunire threaten?

  Life imprisonment for suggesting Parliament could legislate
• How did the monarchy of 1660 differ from that of the 1630s?

  It was less powerful and more constrained
• What Acts of 1641 limited the monarch's power?

  Acts like Ship Money and Star Chamber
• What was the outcome of attempts to restrict Charles II's powers?

  They failed to impose terms on him
• What challenges did the restoration regime face?

  Serious difficulties and fears of civil war
• What did the Corporation Act 1661 do?

  Excluded religious sect members from office
• What was the purpose of the Quaker Act 1662?

  To imprison leading Quakers
• What did the Licensing Act 1662 regulate?

  Censorship of theological publications
• What did the Five Mile Act 1665 prohibit?

  Dissenter clergymen near towns
• What penalties did the Conventicle Act 1664 impose?

  Heavy penalties for non-Anglican services
• What changes occurred in the Church after restoration?

  Bishops returned and Book of Common Prayer restored
• What did the Act of Uniformity 1662 require from clergy?

  To swear to use Anglican liturgy
• How many clergy were forced to resign due to the Act of Uniformity?

  About 2,000 clergy
• What financial measures did Parliament take after restoration?

  Collected assessments and raised Poll Tax
• How much was Charles granted in customs and excise duties?

  £800,000 a year
• What was the annual deficit left for the Crown?

  £120,000 a year
• What did the Triennial Act 1664 stipulate?

  Parliament should meet every three years
• What was the status of prerogative courts after restoration?

  They were abolished
• What did the Navigation Acts of 1650 and 1651 regulate?

  Trade exports
• What did the Act of Indemnity and Oblivion 1660 accomplish?

  Pardoned all but about 50 individuals
• What happened to the army after restoration?

  Arrears of pay were settled and disbanded
• Who controlled the army and navy after restoration?

  The King retained control
• What was Charles II's promise regarding land settlement?

  To leave it to Parliament to resolve
• What was the fate of royalists' estates sold by Parliament?

  They could reclaim them without compensation
• What challenges did royalists face regarding compensation?

  Little chance of receiving compensation