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Cavalier Parliament
Cavalier Parliament, 1661–79. This Parliament succeeded the Convention, which had summoned Charles II back from exile. Though its members were overwhelmingly loyal to the monarchy—well over 100 had fought in the civil wars—they were by no means willing to yield Parliament's rights. The Anglican majority was noticeably less willing to forgive and forget than the king. It began by ordering that the covenant be burned by the public hangman, supported a fierce penal code against dissenters, and forced Charles II in 1673 to withdraw his Declaration of Indulgence. The unusual length of the Parliament gave opportunities for development of party organization, particularly under Danby in the 1670s, even if party as such was still widely condemned and the names of ‘court’ and ‘country’ preferred. When Danby lost control in 1678, Charles dissolved the Parliament, but the three which succeeded were Whig-dominated, took up the issue of excluding James, duke of York (later James II), from the succession, and gave even more trouble.
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JOHN CANNON. "Cavalier Parliament." The Oxford Companion to British History. 2002. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN CANNON. "Cavalier Parliament." The Oxford Companion to British History. 2002. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O110-CavalierParliament.html JOHN CANNON. "Cavalier Parliament." The Oxford Companion to British History. 2002. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O110-CavalierParliament.html |
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Cavalier Parliament
Cavalier Parliament (or Long Parliament of the Restoration) (1661–79) The first Parliament in Charles II's reign to be elected by royal writ. Strongly Royalist and Anglican in composition, it contained 100 members from the LONG PARLIAMENT of Charles I. Its long duration enabled the Commons to claim a large part in affairs, despite being in session for only 60 months of the 18 years. Its early years were marked by harsh laws against Roman Catholics and Protestant Dissenters. As its membership changed it became increasingly critical of royal policy.
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"Cavalier Parliament." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Cavalier Parliament." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O48-CavalierParliament.html "Cavalier Parliament." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O48-CavalierParliament.html |
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Cavalier Parliament
Cavalier Parliament, 1661–79. This Parliament succeeded the Convention, which had summoned Charles II back from exile. Though its members were overwhelmingly loyal they were by no means prepared to yield Parliament's rights. The Anglican majority was less willing to forgive and forget than the king. It began by ordering that the covenant be burned by the public hangman, supported a fierce penal code against dissenters, and forced Charles II in 1673 to withdraw his Declaration of Indulgence.
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JOHN CANNON. "Cavalier Parliament." A Dictionary of British History. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN CANNON. "Cavalier Parliament." A Dictionary of British History. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O43-CavalierParliament.html JOHN CANNON. "Cavalier Parliament." A Dictionary of British History. 2004. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O43-CavalierParliament.html |
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