Crisis and Revolution, 1678–89 (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Primogeniture
Primogeniture
Eldest legitimate male heir inherited the throne
Jesuit Order
Jesuit Order
Society of Jesus; pledged complete obedience to papal authority
Fabricators of the Popish Plot
Fabricators of the Popish Plot
Titus Oates and Israel Tonge
Sir Edmund Godfrey's significance
Sir Edmund Godfrey's significance
Murdered magistrate; death triggered anti-Catholic hysteria
Edward Coleman's position
Edward Coleman's position
Duke of York's secretary
James's public refusal of Anglican sacraments (year)
James's public refusal of Anglican sacraments (year)
1673
Men executed for treason after Popish Plot
Men executed for treason after Popish Plot
35 men over two years
Queen Mary's persecution (1550s)
Queen Mary's persecution (1550s)
Burned nearly 300 Protestants
Pope's action against Elizabeth I (1570)
Pope's action against Elizabeth I (1570)
Excommunicated her; pardoned Catholics who assassinated her
Catholic religion equated with
Catholic religion equated with
Political absolutism