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Restoration of the Monarchy Fact-Matching Game

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In this fact-matching game, players will piece together important information fragments related to the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660. Use spells for hints and extra time!

  • Players will learn about the events leading up to the restoration of the monarchy
  • Key figures involved in the restoration process will be highlighted
  • Players will uncover the impact of the restoration on England’s political landscape
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  • Charles II was restored to the English throne in 1660 after the period of the English Civil War and the Interregnum.
  • The Restoration of the monarchy marked the end of the Commonwealth and the Protectorate under Oliver Cromwell.
  • Charles II was the son of Charles I, who was executed during the English Civil War.
  • The restoration of the monarchy in 1660 brought stability to England after years of political turmoil.
  • Charles II's reign was known for its extravagance and hedonism, with the king hosting lavish parties and indulging in mistresses.
  • The Restoration Parliament passed the Clarendon Code, a series of laws that aimed to restrict the rights of dissenters and reinforce the Church of England.
  • The Restoration period saw a revival of the arts, with the reopening of theaters and the flourishing of literature and music.
  • The Great Plague of London in 1665 and the Great Fire of London in 1666 were significant events that occurred during Charles II's reign.
  • The Test Acts were passed during the Restoration period, requiring public officials to take an oath of loyalty to the Church of England.
  • Charles II's marriage to Catherine of Braganza, a Portuguese princess, helped to secure an alliance between England and Portugal.
  • The Restoration of the monarchy led to the return of many royalists who had been exiled during the Interregnum.
  • Charles II granted a royal charter to the Royal Society in 1662, establishing it as a leading scientific institution.
  • The Popish Plot of 1678, a fictitious conspiracy to assassinate Charles II, led to a wave of anti-Catholic hysteria in England.
  • The Declaration of Indulgence issued by Charles II in 1672 granted religious freedom to dissenters, but was later withdrawn under pressure from Parliament.
  • The Treaty of Dover in 1670 allied England with France against the Dutch Republic, leading to the Third Anglo-Dutch War.
  • The Cabal Ministry, a group of ministers appointed by Charles II, played a significant role in shaping English foreign policy during the Restoration period.
  • The Act of Uniformity 1662 required all clergymen in England to use the Book of Common Prayer and conform to the practices of the Church of England.
  • The Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 led to the rebuilding of London after the Great Fire, with many new buildings designed in the fashionable Baroque style.
  • The Rye House Plot of 1683, a conspiracy to assassinate Charles II and his brother James, Duke of York, was uncovered and led to a crackdown on dissenters.
  • The Glorious Revolution of 1688 resulted in the overthrow of James II and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy in England.

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