HIST 255 Study Guide - Final Guide: Bourgeoisie, Recusancy, Grand Embassy Of Peter The Great
28 Jan 2017
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In 1687 james declared a declaration of indulgence. Suspended penal laws against dissenters and recusants good for catholics wouldn(cid:495)t do initially, but then he offered religious tolerances to presbyterian and for the. The first one initially required the scottish to swear allegiance to james, which they most part, they accepted his absolute rule. William penn largely thought to have encouraged it, and in england the anglicans were outraged by catholic and broad range of others. A lot of people would not read it from the pulpits when it was reissued in 1688. Prosecuted 7 bishops, including william sancroft, archbishop of canterbury for seditious libel because of opposition. Gave him more power over parliament to shut down legislation. Had male heir to catholic wife, and people began plotting against him through william of. During 9 years war between dutch/british and french, they suffer a naval loss at beachy.
