Charles II and the restoration of the monarchy
I can explain what happened during the Restoration and the reign of Charles II.
Charles II and the restoration of the monarchy
I can explain what happened during the Restoration and the reign of Charles II.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The return of King Charles II in 1660 was known as the 'Restoration'.
- Charles II was known as the 'Merry Monarch'.
- Charles II tried to move past divisions by working with Parliament and forgiving most people who fought for Parliament.
- Puritan influence in England was reduced duirng the Restoration.
Keywords
Exile - someone who is not allowed to live in their own country lives in exile
Restoration - the Restoration was the period of time after monarchy was brought back to England in 1660
Flattery - flattery involves saying nice things to someone in order to make them feel good about themselves
Sabbath - the Sabbath is a day of the week that many religious groups use for prayer and rest
Influencing - influencing involves affecting how others behave, or affecting how a situation develops
Common misconception
The Restored monarchy acted exactly the same way as it had before the Civil War
Charles II made a great effort to work with Parliament more co-operatively than his father. He let Parliament sit continuously for 18 years.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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