Political: Charles was king, but Parliament had increased power. He couldn't raise taxes without them. Annual sessions required (Triennial Act repealed but Parliament still essential).
Financial: Charles given income of £1.2 million per year from customs and excise. In theory. In practice, often short — making him dependent on Parliament or foreign subsidies.
Legal: Prerogative courts (royal courts like the Star Chamber that bypassed common law juries) stayed abolished. King subject to common law.
Religious: Charles personally wanted tolerance (especially for Catholics). Parliament imposed a stricter settlement — the Clarendon Code would follow.
This deep dive covers The Restoration Settlement within The Restoration for GCSE History. Revise The Restoration in Restoration England 1660-1685 for GCSE History with 10 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. Use this page as part of a wider topic revision path rather than treating it as an isolated fact. It is section 4 of 15 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Practice questions for The Restoration
On what date did Charles II ride into London to restore the monarchy?
Why was Richard Cromwell nicknamed 'Tumbledown Dick'?