the treaty of dover

Cards (20)

  • When was the Treaty of Dover signed?
    1 June 1670
  • Who were the signatories of the Treaty of Dover?
    King Charles II of England and King Louis XIV of France
  • What were the main issues addressed in the Treaty of Dover?
    Military and religious issues
  • What was the key provision regarding the alliance with France in the Treaty of Dover?
    • Charles II supported Louis XIV against the Dutch Republic
    • Louis XIV promised military assistance to England
  • What secret agreement did Charles II make regarding religion?
    He agreed to convert to Roman Catholicism
  • Why was the secret agreement on religion kept hidden from the public?
    It was feared to be unpopular in Protestant England
  • What financial support did Charles II receive from Louis XIV?
    Financial subsidies to aid England’s finances
  • Why was the financial subsidy important for Charles II?
    His government was financially unstable
  • What was agreed upon regarding naval and military cooperation in the Treaty of Dover?
    • Cooperation in military matters
    • Support against the Dutch Republic's naval power
  • What was the public reaction to the secret clauses of the treaty?
    It caused significant public distrust
  • How did the revelation of Charles II's conversion agreement affect Protestant factions?
    It alarmed them and caused fear of Catholicism
  • What conflict arose between Charles II and Parliament due to the treaty?
    Increased tension over financial dependency on France
  • What intensified anti-Catholic sentiment in England?
    The revelation of Charles II's secret Catholic sympathies
  • How did the Treaty of Dover exacerbate religious tensions?
    It polarized Catholics and Protestants further
  • What was the Popish Plot?
    A fabricated conspiracy against Charles II
  • What was the outcome of the Popish Plot?
    Mass hysteria and execution of innocent people
  • How did the Treaty of Dover affect Charles II's reputation?
    It severely damaged his reputation
  • What long-term instability did the Treaty of Dover cause?
    Exacerbated political and religious tensions
  • What was the impact of the secret clauses on public trust in the monarchy?
    It undermined public trust in the monarchy
  • How did the secret agreement to convert to Catholicism affect Charles II's governance?
    It made it difficult for him to govern effectively