Charles II and the restoration of the monarchy
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what happened during the Restoration and the reign of Charles II.
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.
Teacher tip
Reading the Declaration of Breda could help pupils identify continuities and changes in the royal attitude to power. The Declaration showed Charles was committed to respecting Parliament but also reaffirmed his belief in the Divine Right of Kings.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Cromwell always respected Parliament.
Q2.Write the missing word. A republic is a country without a ...
Q3.Who was the most powerful person in England during the Interregnum?
Q4.Which of the following was an example of direct military government in England?
Q5.Why did Fifth Monarchists believe they could challenge the Protectorate?
Q6.Why were activities like theatre and horse racing banned during the Interregnum?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A country without a monarch is called a ...
Q2.The return of the monarchy to England and crowning of Charles II in 1660 is known as the ...
Q3.Why did Charles II not punish all Parliamentarian leaders?
Q4.Starting with the earliest, sort these events into chronological order.
Q5.How can we tell Charles II was not a Puritan?
Q6.Identify a quote which shows George Willington was trying to flatter Charles II.
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