Restoration England 1660-1685Key Facts
Key Evidence: The Declaration of Breda
Part of The Restoration — GCSE History
This key facts covers Key Evidence: The Declaration of Breda within The Restoration for GCSE History. Revise The Restoration in Restoration England 1660-1685 for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 5 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 3 of 15 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
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Section 3 of 15
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8 questions
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5 flashcards
📌 Key Evidence: The Declaration of Breda
Charles II made four key promises before returning:
| Promise | What It Meant | What Actually Happened |
|---|---|---|
| General pardon | Forgive those who fought against his father | Mostly kept — only 13 regicides executed (out of 59 who signed the death warrant) |
| Religious liberty | Tolerance for different Protestant groups | BROKEN — Clarendon Code (four Acts 1661–65 banning non-Anglican worship) persecuted Dissenters |
| Land disputes | Fair settlement of Royalist lands sold | Partial — Crown & Church lands returned, private sales kept |
| Army arrears | Pay soldiers what they were owed | Kept — army was then disbanded |