The Restoration Era by

1660: Start of the Restoration Era

mariiatopolia — 2023-10-31 19:00:41 UTC

The Restoration of the English monarchy begins with the return of King Charles II to the throne, marking the end of the English Interregnum. The monarchy is re-established, bringing an end to the period of republican rule under Oliver Cromwell.

1660: Declaration of Breda

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King Charles II issues the Declaration of Breda, which outlines his terms for the restoration of the monarchy. The declaration emphasizes reconciliation and amnesty for those who opposed the monarchy during the Interregnum

1661-1665: Clarendon Code

mariiatopolia — 2023-10-31 19:10:41 UTC

Four Acts passed by the English Parliament between 1661 and 1665 during the Restoration period. The Code included the Corporation Act of 1661, the Act of Uniformity of 1662, the Conventicle Act of 1664, and the Five-Mile Act of 1665.

1662: The Act of Uniformity

mariiatopolia — 2023-10-31 21:39:48 UTC

Important piece of legislation that sought to enforce religious conformity in England. It required the use of the Book of Common Prayer in all public worship, solidifying the dominance of Anglicanism and standardizing religious practices across the country

1665-1666:Great Plague of London

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The Great Plague of London devastates the city, resulting about 68.000 lives and widespread fear and disruption. Efforts to contain the plague include quarantine measures and the closure of public spaces.

1665-1667: The Second Anglo-Dutch War

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The commercial rivalry of the two nations again led to war in 1665 (the Second Anglo-Dutch War of 1665–67), after hostilities had begun the previous year and the English had already captured New Amsterdam (New York).

1670:Treaty of Dover

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Pact by which Charles II of England promised to support French policy in Europe in return for a French subsidy that would free him from financial dependence on Parliament.

1673: Test Act

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in England, Scotland, and Ireland, any law that made a person’s eligibility for public office depend upon his profession of the established religion. The act aims to reinforce Anglican supremacy and restrict the rights of Catholics and non-conformists in public positions.

1679: Exclusion Crisis

mariiatopolia — 2023-10-31 22:26:53 UTC

The Exclusion Crisis was a political episode in the reign of Charles II. Charles’s brother and heir apparent, James, Duke of York (1633-1701) had converted to Roman Catholicism. In a climate intensely hostile to Catholicism, the prospect of a Catholic succession to the throne was unpopular.

1685:James II

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James II ascends to the English throne, sparking increased tensions and conflicts between the Crown and Parliament due to James's Catholic faith and his pro-Catholic policies.

1688-1689: Glorious Revolution

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The Glorious Revolution takes place, resulting in the overthrow of James II and the ascension of William III and Mary II to the throne. The revolution establishes a constitutional monarchy and leads to the enactment of the English Bill of Rights in 1689.

1668:End of the Restoration Era

mariiatopolia — 2023-10-31 22:41:49 UTC

The Restoration Era comes to an end with the Glorious Revolution, which leads to significant constitutional changes in England and marks the beginning of a new period in English history characterized by the shift towards a more constitutional monarchy.