HIST 383 Lecture 9: The Restoration
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Sets conditions under which later 18th c. 1660 nobody knew what would happen with restored monarchy. Charles had declaration of greta: he assured people they would have liberty of con- science (protestants are okay) and no revenge would take place. Generated a lot of popular support after 11 years exile. Seemed like charles could offer generous settlement for everyone. Seemed to be a little too moderate and forgiving according to the royalist supporters; they wanted some revenge. He needed to keep the royalists happy, and to not alienate those subjects. Attempt to bring the state of the nation to the status quo balance of the way things were before the civil wars. King would call new parliament and rule in a parliamentary way. Anglican uniformity (royalists liked this) was a big wish for some people; religion was the big problem. Charles seemed to be a very liberal religious king, and this ticked some people off.
