Restoration England 1660-1685Deep Dive
Religious Groups Compared
Part of Catholics and Dissenters — GCSE History
This deep dive covers Religious Groups Compared within Catholics and Dissenters for GCSE History. Revise Catholics and Dissenters in Restoration England 1660-1685 for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 4 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 2 of 14 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 2 of 14
Practice
8 questions
Recall
4 flashcards
🧠 Religious Groups Compared
| Group | Size | Legal Status | Social Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglicans | Majority | Established Church | Dominant in politics, universities, professions |
| Presbyterians | ~4% (largest Dissent group) | Illegal under Clarendon Code | Often wealthy merchants, professionals |
| Baptists | ~1% | Illegal | Middling sort, some gentry |
| Quakers | ~1% | Illegal; heavily persecuted | Various — from gentry to craftsmen |
| Catholics | ~1-2% | Illegal (but often tolerated) | Some noble families, gentry, also Irish poor |