History at key stage 3 (Year 8)
Unit 8: The civil wars was England 'turned upside down' in the seventeenth century?
Section 8: What happened at the Restoration?
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Objectives |
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- to analyse reasons for, and results of, events and changes
- that the monarchy was restored in 1660
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Activities |
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- Tell pupils about the recall of the Long Parliament and the delicate negotiations with Charles II concerning his possible return to England as king.
- Describe in simple terms the offer made by Charles in the Declaration of Breda.
- Pupils examine his motives in agreeing to make these 'concessions'.
- Discuss the questions
Did Charles keep his promises? What was restored? Tell pupils what happened to the body of Cromwell, to his former supporters, to the House of Lords and the bishops, to Catholics, Anglicans and dissenters, and to former Royalists.
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- analyse reasons for the Restoration
- understand the different consequences for people across the social spectrum
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Points to note |
- Key skills: some of these activities could provide opportunities for pupils to demonstrate evidence of communication (in a class discussion, listening).
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This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of
activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by
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