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What is the theory that underpinned James I's rule?
Divine right of kings.
Who plotted to blow up James I in 1605?
Radical Catholics in the Gunpowder Plot.
What did the Puritans believe about the Church of England?
It does not represent their values and needs to be purified from Catholic influences.
What were supporters of Charles I during the English Civil War called?
Royalists or Cavaliers.
Who was the captain of the parliamentarians in the Civil War?
Oliver Cromwell.
What significant political event occurred in January 1649?
The execution of Charles I.
What act in 1661 sought to limit public office to Anglicans?
The Corporation Act.
What was the result of the Treaty of Dover in 1670?
Preparation for a war with France against Holland and a secret restoration of Catholicism.
What was established in 1662 under Charles II that contributed to scientific advancement?
The Royal Society.
Who were the joint monarchs after the Glorious Revolution of 1689?
William and Mary.
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