Restoration, Glorious Revolution and Union

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Restoration England: Plague and Fire

  • The Great Plague struck London in 1665, killing thousands and causing widespread fear and disruption.
  • In 1666 the Great Fire of London destroyed much of the city, including St Paul's Cathedral and over 13,000 houses.
  • The fire led to rebuilding programmes, with new brick buildings and wider streets to reduce future fire risk.
  • These disasters occurred during the reign of Charles II, who had been restored to the throne in 1660.
  • The Restoration of 1660 brought back the monarchy after the English Civil War and the rule of Oliver Cromwell.

James II and the Road to Revolution

  • James II became king in 1685 with widespread support, despite being a Roman Catholic in a Protestant country.
  • He had converted to Catholicism while in exile during the English Civil War.
  • James believed in the divine right of kings, meaning Parliament should obey him rather than share power.
  • His policies, such as promoting Catholics to important positions, eroded support among the Protestant gentry.
  • The birth of his son James Francis Edward Stuart on 10 June 1688 raised the prospect of a Catholic dynasty.
  • This led some of James's opponents to invite William of Orange to intervene.

The Glorious Revolution of 1688

  • William of Orange landed with an army in Devon on 5 November 1688, claiming to respond to an invitation.
  • As William advanced on London, James II's army disintegrated and he fled into exile in France on 23 December 1688.
  • In April 1689, a Convention declared William and Mary joint monarchs of England and Ireland.
  • A separate but similar settlement was made in Scotland in June 1689.
  • The Revolution confirmed the primacy of Parliament over the Crown in both England and Scotland.
  • Some historians consider William's invasion the last successful invasion of England.

William and Mary and the Bill of Rights (1689)

  • William III and Mary II ruled as joint monarchs until Mary's death in 1694, after which William ruled alone.
  • The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited the power of the monarch and increased the authority of Parliament.
  • It established that the monarch could not suspend laws or levy taxes without Parliament's consent.
  • It also guaranteed free elections and frequent sessions of Parliament.
  • These changes marked a shift towards a constitutional monarchy.

The Act of Union with Scotland (1707)

  • The Act of Union in 1707 united the kingdoms of England and Scotland to create Great Britain.
  • It dissolved the Scottish Parliament and created a single Parliament at Westminster.
  • Scotland gained representation in the new British Parliament.
  • The union was partly driven by economic and political factors, including Scotland's failed Darien scheme.
  • It also aimed to secure the Protestant succession and prevent a Jacobite restoration.

The Jacobite Risings to 1745

  • Jacobitism was the political movement that aimed to restore the exiled James II and his descendants to the throne.
  • Supporters were mainly Catholics and Episcopalians in Scotland and parts of Ireland and England.
  • The first major rising occurred in 1689, led by John Graham of Claverhouse (Bonnie Dundee).
  • The 1715 rising, known as 'The Fifteen', attempted to put James Francis Edward Stuart (the Old Pretender) on the throne.
  • The 1745 rising, led by Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie), reached as far south as Derby before retreating.
  • The Jacobite cause was finally defeated at the Battle of Culloden in 1746.

Consequences and Significance

  • The Glorious Revolution established the principle that the monarch rules with the consent of Parliament.
  • It led to greater religious toleration for Protestants but not for Catholics.
  • The union with Scotland created a larger, more powerful state and helped secure the Protestant succession.
  • The Jacobite risings showed continued resistance to the new political order.
  • Britain became a major European power, often opposing France in wars such as the Nine Years' War.

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  1. 1.In which year did the Great Fire of London occur?

    Easy
    • A1665
    • B1666
    • C1688
    • D1707
  2. 2.Which event happened in 1665?

    Easy
    • AThe Great Fire of London
    • BThe Great Plague
    • CThe Glorious Revolution
    • DThe Act of Union
  3. 3.Who became king in February 1685?

    Easy
    • ACharles II
    • BJames II
    • CWilliam III
    • DJames Francis Edward Stuart
  4. 4.In which month and year did William of Orange land with an army in Devon?

    Easy
    • ANovember 1688
    • BDecember 1688
    • CApril 1689
    • DJune 1689
  5. 5.When did James II go into exile in France?

    Easy
    • A5 November 1688
    • B23 December 1688
    • CApril 1689
    • DJune 1689
  6. 6.Which two monarchs were made joint monarchs by the Convention in April 1689?

    Easy
    • AWilliam and Mary
    • BCharles II and James II
    • CMary and Anne
    • DWilliam and James
  7. 7.What did the Bill of Rights of 1689 confirm?

    Medium
    • AThe primacy of Parliament over the Crown
    • BThe divine right of kings
    • CThe restoration of James II
    • DThe union of England and Scotland
  8. 8.Which Act created the Kingdom of Great Britain by uniting England and Scotland?

    Medium
    • AThe Bill of Rights 1689
    • BThe Act of Union 1707
    • CThe Succession Act 1681
    • DThe Exclusion Bill 1679

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