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The Clarendon Code Fact-Matching Game

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In the midst of the tumultuous period of ‘The Clarendon Code (1661-1665)’, dive into a fact-matching adventure with our game!

  • Uncover hidden documents
  • Solve puzzles to reveal historical secrets
  • Explore the political landscape of the era

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • The Clarendon Code refers to a series of four acts passed during the reign of Charles II between 1661 and 1665.
  • The acts were designed to strengthen the position of the Church of England and suppress dissenting religious groups.
  • The Corporation Act of 1661 required all municipal officials to take communion in the Church of England.
  • The Act of Uniformity of 1662 required all clergymen to use the Book of Common Prayer and declare their loyalty to the Church of England.
  • The Conventicle Act of 1664 prohibited religious assemblies of more than five people outside the Church of England.
  • The Five Mile Act of 1665 prohibited non-conformist ministers from living within five miles of a town or parish where they had served.
  • The Clarendon Code was named after Edward Hyde, the Earl of Clarendon and a close advisor to Charles II.
  • The Clarendon Code was seen as a reaction to the religious turmoil of the English Civil War and Interregnum period.
  • The Acts of Uniformity were intended to restore the traditional Anglican liturgy and practices that had been disrupted during the Civil War.
  • The Conventicle Act aimed to prevent the growth of non-conformist religious groups, such as the Puritans and Quakers.
  • The Five Mile Act was intended to limit the influence of non-conformist ministers on local communities.
  • The Clarendon Code was criticized for its harsh treatment of dissenters and restrictions on religious freedom.
  • The Clarendon Code remained in force until the Toleration Act of 1689 granted greater religious freedom to dissenters.
  • The Corporation Act of 1661 led to the removal of many dissenters from public office, particularly in London.
  • The Act of Uniformity of 1662 resulted in over 2,000 clergymen being ejected from their positions for refusing to comply with its requirements.
  • The Conventicle Act of 1664 was used to suppress non-conformist meetings and punish those who attended or organized them.
  • The Five Mile Act of 1665 forced many non-conformist ministers to move away from their congregations, leading to a disruption of religious life in some areas.
  • The Clarendon Code was part of a broader effort by the government to reassert control over religious and political life in England.
  • The Acts of Uniformity and Conventicles were particularly harsh on dissenters, who faced fines, imprisonment, and other penalties for non-compliance.
  • The Clarendon Code reflected the desire of the Restoration government to create a more unified and stable society after the upheaval of the Civil War and Interregnum.

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