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convention parliament
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What were the dates of the Convention Parliament?
25 April
–
29 December
1660
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What significant event did the Convention Parliament mark?
The restoration of the
monarchy
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Who was invited to return as king during the Convention Parliament?
Charles II
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What was the financial settlement agreed upon with Charles II?
£1.2 million
annually
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How did the financial settlement for Charles II compare to Cromwell's finances?
It was a significant
increase
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What was the Act of Uniformity (1662) about?
It required ministers to adhere to the
Book of Common Prayer
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How many clergymen were expelled due to the Act of Uniformity?
Around
2,000
clergymen
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What impact did the Act of Uniformity have on religious dissenters?
It led to a
fragmented
religious landscape
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Who controlled the army according to the Convention Parliament?
The
king
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What was a major concern during Charles II's reign regarding power?
The
balance of power
between king and
parliament
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What happened to the Convention Parliament after the monarchy was restored?
It was dissolved by
Charles II
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What key issues did the Convention Parliament fail to address?
Complex
financial
and
religious
problems
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What were the dates of the Convention Parliament?
25 April
–
29 December 1660
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What significant event did the Convention Parliament mark?
The restoration of the monarchy
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Who was invited to return as king during the Convention Parliament?
Charles II
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What financial settlement was agreed upon with Charles II?
£1.2 million annually
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How did the financial settlement compare to Cromwell's finances?
It was a
significant
increase
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What was the Act of Uniformity (1662) about?
It required ministers to adhere to the
Book of Common Prayer
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What was the consequence of the Act of Uniformity for clergymen?
Expulsion of around 2,000 clergymen
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Which groups were heavily impacted by the Act of Uniformity?
Religious dissenters, including
Presbyterians
and
Congregationalists
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What power did the parliament grant to the king regarding the army?
The
king
was allowed to control the
army
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What was a major concern during Charles II's reign regarding power?
The balance of power between the king and parliament
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What led to the dissolution of the Convention Parliament?
Resolution of the monarchy restoration issue
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What complex issues did the Convention Parliament fail to address?
Financial
and
religious
problems
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