someone who is not allowed to live in their own country lives in exile

the Restoration was the period of time after monarchy was brought back to England in 1660

flattery involves saying nice things to someone in order to make them feel good about themselves

the Sabbath is a day of the week that many religious groups use for prayer and rest

influencing involves affecting how others behave, or affecting how a situation develops

Charles II and the restoration of the monarchy

History

The causes of the English Civil War

Royalists and Parliamentarians

The execution of Charles I

Oliver Cromwell: The Interregnum and Protectorate

Popular political pamphlets in seventeenth-century England

In this unit, pupils considered how varying views about the appropriate powers of Parliament and the monarchy had developed in England by the mid-17th century. In 'The Glorious Revolution: how do historians' views of it differ?', pupils will analyse continued divisions in English politics and explain how a more permanent shift in power from the monarch to Parliament was able to occur.

In 'The Norman Conquest: how do we know about the impact of the Conquest on England?', students considered how primary sources constitute a fundamental part of historical enquiry. In this unit, pupils will interrogate sources further, considering how content and provenance may impact the utility of a source.

In this unit, pupils briefly learn about the causes and conduct of the English Civil War. They then learn about Oliver Cromwell's rule and the restoration of the monarchy. Pupils finish the unit by examining how these events were represented in popular political pamphlets of the day.

The English Civil War: what can pamphlets tell us about 17th century politics? 

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

A country without a monarch is called a ...

The return of the monarchy to England and crowning of Charles II in 1660 is known as the ...

He did not know who all the Parliamentarian leaders were.

He wanted to help the country move on from its divisions.

He was too busy gambling, drinking and attending plays.

Why did Charles II not punish all Parliamentarian leaders?

Starting with the earliest, sort these events into chronological order.

He allowed Parliament to sit for 18 years.

How can we tell Charles II was not a Puritan?

'pass laws to ensure that the holy Sabbath is more religiously respected'

'I beg Your Majesty that the places which generate sin may be beaten down'

'This will make you famous for the ages as Charles the Good and the Great'

Identify a quote which shows George Willington was trying to flatter Charles II.

Write the missing word. A republic is a country without a ...

Who was the most powerful person in England during the Interregnum?

Which of the following was an example of direct military government in England?

Because it was preventing the return of Christ

Because it was restricting fun social activities

Because its leaders had supported the regicide

Why did Fifth Monarchists believe they could challenge the Protectorate?

The activities could be used to make plots.

The activities could lead to the spread of disease.

The activities were too sinful (not godly).

Why were activities like theatre and horse racing banned during the Interregnum?

Charles II and the restoration of the monarchy

Lesson outcome

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