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The Clarendon Code Word Scramble

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The Clarendon Code (1661-1665) was a series of laws passed by the English Parliament during the reign of King Charles II. These laws were aimed at suppressing dissent and strengthening the position of the Church of England.

  • One key detail of the Clarendon Code was the requirement for all public officials to take an oath of loyalty to the Church of England.
  • Another key detail was the banning of dissenting religious groups from meeting for worship.
  • The Code also imposed severe penalties on those who refused to conform to the practices of the Church of England.

Game Details: a word scramble game where you unscramble key vocabulary terms. There is no time limit, but you have a limited number of moves. Use spells to get extra moves!

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The Clarendon Code
The series of laws passed in England between 1661 and 1665 that aimed to strengthen the position of the Church of England and suppress nonconformists.
Conformists
Those who complied with the regulations and practices of the Church of England as outlined in The Clarendon Code.
Nonconformists
Protestants who refused to conform to the regulations and practices of the Church of England as outlined in The Clarendon Code.
Test Act
An act passed in 1673 as part of The Clarendon Code that prohibited nonconformists from holding public office.
Five Mile Act
An act passed in 1665 as part of The Clarendon Code that prohibited nonconformist ministers from residing within five miles of any corporate town.
Licensing Act
An act passed in 1662 as part of The Clarendon Code that required authors and printers to obtain a license from the government before publishing any books or pamphlets.

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