The Exclusion Crisis, 1679–81 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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How many parliaments attempted to address James, Duke of York's Catholicism between 1678 and 1681?
How many parliaments attempted to address James, Duke of York's Catholicism between 1678 and 1681?
Four
What did 'Exclusion' mean in the context of the crisis?
What did 'Exclusion' mean in the context of the crisis?
Barring James from succession
In late 1678, what did the Earl of Shaftesbury suggest regarding the Duke of York?
In late 1678, what did the Earl of Shaftesbury suggest regarding the Duke of York?
He should be removed from King's presence
Who revealed that the Earl of Danby had negotiated a secret subsidy treaty with Louis XIV?
Who revealed that the Earl of Danby had negotiated a secret subsidy treaty with Louis XIV?
Ralph Montague
When was the Exclusion Bill introduced in the First Exclusion Parliament?
When was the Exclusion Bill introduced in the First Exclusion Parliament?
May 11, 1679
By what vote count did the House of Lords reject the second Exclusion Bill?
By what vote count did the House of Lords reject the second Exclusion Bill?
63 votes to 30
Where did the Third Exclusion Parliament meet in March 1681?
Where did the Third Exclusion Parliament meet in March 1681?
Oxford
Why was the Duke of Monmouth not a suitable alternative to James as heir?
Why was the Duke of Monmouth not a suitable alternative to James as heir?
He was illegitimate
Under the second Exclusion Bill, who would the succession pass to?
Under the second Exclusion Bill, who would the succession pass to?
Mary and William of Orange
Which political grouping supported the Exclusion of the Duke of York?
Which political grouping supported the Exclusion of the Duke of York?
Whigs