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