Restoration

March 1665

The Second Anglo-Dutch War began

1667

Dutch raided away at the mouth of the river thames

What were the consequences of the 1667?

It was an embarrassment and Charles did not want to be associated with it so the Clarendon was removed and Lord Carendon was exiled

1661

Corporation Act - Everyone holding public office had to swear allegiance to CofE and the Crown

1662

The Act of Uniformity - ‘Books of Common Prayers’ Anglicanism book became the only one that had to be used in all services

1662 (2)

The Licence Press Act - Limiting freedom of publishing anything challenging CofE

1664

Conventicie Article - Other than Anglican ones no other religious meeting could involve more than five people

1665

The Smile Act - Nonconformist clergy could not go within 5 miles of other parishes

What were the aims of the Clarendon Code?

To make it hard to follow anything that is not CofE

How did Charles respond to The Clarendon Code?

He was not pleased as he wanted freedom for the catholics and the nonconformists but he accepted anyway to avoid conflict.

What did The Clarendon Code do?

Attack on the freedom of the nonconformists and to make it clear that Anglicanism was the only form of Christianity acceptable.

What were the three money policies

Illegal to sell raw materials (manufactured materials e.g lace) to other countries. Heavy tax on foreign merchants. Build more colonies in North America

How was Charles’ relationship with The Clandom ministry influenced by taxes?

Tax caused big conflict with parliament before the civil war so it was agreed he would pay an annual grant of £1.2m which he struggled to pay.

Give three reasons why the Clarendom Ministry was a failiure?

Unpoplar taxes (on paupers and fireplaces) and the restricitions on religion and the raiding at the mouth of the river thames

Who was Lord Clarendom?

1609-74 MP before the civil war very close advisor to Charles I and served Charles II in exile and became a loyal and close advisor. His daughter married the Duke of York (Charles II’s brother) Led the Carendom Ministry until 1667

The Clarendom Ministry

8th May 1661-1667