Restoration England 1660-1685Key Facts
Finance: The Constant Problem
Part of Charles II's Court — GCSE History
This key facts covers Finance: The Constant Problem within Charles II's Court for GCSE History. Revise Charles II's Court 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 5 of 16 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 5 of 16
Practice
8 questions
Recall
4 flashcards
📌 Finance: The Constant Problem
| Issue | Detail |
|---|---|
| Parliamentary income | Set at £1.2 million per year — often fell short in practice |
| Dutch Wars cost | Three expensive wars significantly exceeded budget |
| Stop of the Exchequer (1672) | Charles suspended debt repayments to fund Third Dutch War — caused banking crisis |
| Secret Treaty of Dover (1670) | France paid Charles £160,000 per year in exchange for pro-French policy and secret promise to convert to Catholicism |
| After Exclusion Crisis | Charles managed without Parliament 1681-85 using French subsidy and careful spending |