Literature 12: Restoration and Eighteenth Century Review

What does the term Restoration refer to?

It refers to Charles II restoration to the throne.

Which monarch was expelled in the "Glorious Revolution" of 1688?

James II was expelled during the "Glorious Revolution".

What two revolutions were instrumental in changing the social order and ideas of eighteenth-century England?

The Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution.

What happened to the system of literary patronage during this period?

The people who bought books used to be small groups of rich individuals, but it changed to be more accessible to the middle class.

What published work marks the end of this literary work?

The published work is Lyrical Ballads.

What became the social center for the middle class?

The social centres of the middle class are the coffeehouses.

Why was the House of Hanover invited to the British throne instead of the Stuart heir?

The sovereign had to be protestant so James being Catholic made Charles, a protestant, a better choice.

What type of drama was most characteristic of the Restoration theatre?

The type of dramas most characteristic to the Restoration theatre were comedies of manners.

Which individuals were known as Dissenters?

They were christians who separated from the Church of England.

What interests were represented by each of the two political parties, the Whigs and the Tories?

Whigs have financial and mercantile ways. Tories preferred old tradition.