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During which period did the Restoration period occur?
During which period did the Restoration period occur?
- Renaissance period (correct)
- Victorian period
- Enlightenment period
- Medieval period
Who was the ruling monarch during the Restoration period?
Who was the ruling monarch during the Restoration period?
- Queen Anne (correct)
- King Charles I
- King James II
- Queen Elizabeth I
Which event marked the beginning of the Restoration period?
Which event marked the beginning of the Restoration period?
- The signing of the Magna Carta
- The War of the Roses
- The English Civil War (correct)
- The Battle of Hastings
What major historical event ended the Restoration period?
What major historical event ended the Restoration period?
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Study Notes
Restoration Period Overview
- The Restoration period occurred in the 17th century, specifically from 1660 to 1688.
- It followed the Interregnum after the English Civil War and the establishment of the Commonwealth.
Ruling Monarch
- King Charles II was the ruling monarch during the Restoration period, returning from exile to reclaim the throne.
Beginning of the Restoration
- The Restoration period began with the monarchy's reestablishment after years of republican rule, marked by the king's return on May 29, 1660, known as the Restoration Day.
Conclusion of the Restoration
- The Restoration period ended with the Glorious Revolution of 1688, which led to the establishment of William and Mary as joint sovereigns and the foundation of a constitutional monarchy.
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