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From Republic to restored and limited monarchy, 1649–1678 (A-level only)
Monarchy restored and restrained: Britain, 1649–1702 (A-: From Republic to restored and limited monarchy, 1649–1678 (A-level only)
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AqaA LevelHistory1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702
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From Republic to restored and limited monarchy, 1649–1678 (A-level only)6 objectives
- The consolidation of the Republic: Scotland and Dunbar; campaigns in Ireland; Charles II and Worcester.
- Political divisions and experiments: Republicanism and the Rump; Millenarianism and the Parliament of Saints.
- Cromwell and his aims; the Protectorates; Major-Generals and the relations with the Political Nation.
- Charles II and the nature of restored monarchy; rule through parliament and ministers; Clarendon; the Cabal and Danby.
- The emergence of Court and Country ‘parties’: causes, significance and consequences.
- Religious divisions and conflicts: the defeat of Millenarianism; the restoration of the Church of England; Protestant Dissenters; conflict over Catholic influence at Court.
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CovenantersNew Model ArmyRepublicanismFifth MonarchistsProtectorateMajor-GeneralsCabalClarendon CodeInterregnumTories and WhigsAnglicanismCommonwealth
Exam tips
- Use specific evidence in your answers: Always support your arguments with specific examples and dates to strengthen your analysis.
- Focus on key events and their implications: When answering questions about this period, emphasize the significance of key events like the execution of Charles I and the establishment of the Rump Parliament.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the timeline of events: Create a timeline of key events to better understand the sequence and impact of each event.
- Confusing the Rump Parliament with the Long Parliament: Clarify that the Rump Parliament was a subset of the Long Parliament, specifically formed after the purge of royalist members.
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