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The Restoration and the Glorious Revolution

The Restoration and the Glorious Revolution. 1660-1688. King Charles II 1660-1685. Cromwell dies in 1658 and Charles II is asked to take the throne Charles II Got along with Parliament Favored religious toleration Had secret Catholic sympathies. Charles II 1660-1685. 1673 Test Act

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The Restoration and the Glorious Revolution

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  1. The Restoration and the Glorious Revolution 1660-1688

  2. King Charles II 1660-1685 • Cromwell dies in 1658 and Charles II is asked to take the throne • Charles II • Got along with Parliament • Favored religious toleration • Had secret Catholic sympathies

  3. Charles II 1660-1685 • 1673 Test Act • Only members of Anglican church can be officers in military/government • 1679 Habeas Corpus Act • Individuals cannot be held without being put on trial • Writ of habeas corpus- order by judge to bring accused before him/her and have charges read

  4. King James II 1685-1688 • Openly Catholic • Appointed Catholics as officers in military and government in violation of… • The Test Act • Parliament did nothing • James II’s daughters were protestant and would eventually inherent the throne

  5. Glorious Revolution 1688 • In 1688 James and his wife had a son • He would be raised catholic and he would be next in line to inherent the throne • William and Mary (James’ daughter) • Rulers of the Netherlands • Asked by Parliament to invade England • They do • James II flees

  6. Bill of Rights • William and Mary were forced to sign the Bill of Rights • Guaranteed trial by jury • Outlawed cruel and unusual punishment • Limited amount of bail a person could be held on • Protected power of Parliament • England was now officially a constitutional monarchy • Monarchy limited by a constitution

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