Chapter 5: Merry Monarch and Brother
Bubonic Plague
A deadly disease spread by fleas on infected rats.
What were you if you did not belong to the Church of England?
A dissenter.
Dissenter
Any Protestant who refused to belong to the Church of England.
Who returned in 1660 to be king?
Charles II - Restoration.
Who did Charles II support?
He supported Parliament as it reestablished the Church of England and disbanded the Army.
How did King Charles II feel about religion?
He would have liked to let English people practice any religion, but Parliament didn't trust the Catholics or Puritans.
What happened when Cromwell died in 1658?
His son took over, but he was not a strong leader.
Who took the throne in 1685?
James II, who was unfriendly and rumors began that he was losing his mind.
What did Charles II (son of Charles I) do in 1650?
Led the Scots against Cromwell and lost.
What is the immortal seven?
Seven leaders from Parliament called for help.
What plague caused trouble for England?
The Bubonic Plague.
What fire caused trouble for England?
The Fire of London.
How was King Charles II known?
The Merry Monarch because he loved pleasures the Puritans tried to outlaw - gambling, horse racing, theatre.
Restoration
The historical period during which the monarchy was returned to England under King Charles I.
How was England doing for money?
The kingdom was running out.
Why did England have small wars with Holland?
They fought over trade routes.
What was a problem for the king and queen?
They had no children, so the next in line was a Catholic brother named James.
What did the Parliament do in 1660?
They invited Charles II to come back to England to be king.
What did the English people worry about?
They worried that there would be a long line of Catholic rulers.
"Sword Rule"
What the government was called under Cromwell because the Army controlled.