The Defeat of Millenarianism (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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What did millenarians in the 1640s-50s believe was imminent?
What did millenarians in the 1640s-50s believe was imminent?
End times and Christ's return
When did Venner's Rising occur and approximately how many people participated?
When did Venner's Rising occur and approximately how many people participated?
January 1661, about 150 people
Who led Venner's Rising and what group did he belong to?
Who led Venner's Rising and what group did he belong to?
Thomas Venner, a Fifth Monarchy Man
What fears did Venner's Rising confirm for the government?
What fears did Venner's Rising confirm for the government?
Religious nonconformists threatened stability
How was the religious settlement of the Restoration characterized?
How was the religious settlement of the Restoration characterized?
Vindictive rather than conciliatory
Which group was excluded from the state church by the narrow High Church Anglicanism established?
Which group was excluded from the state church by the narrow High Church Anglicanism established?
Presbyterians
What defined nonconformists and dissenters?
What defined nonconformists and dissenters?
Unwilling to attend Church of England services
What motivated the Restoration according to the alternative historical interpretation?
What motivated the Restoration according to the alternative historical interpretation?
Pragmatic despair at 1650s instability
What was Cromwell's status by 1657?
What was Cromwell's status by 1657?
King in all but name
What timeframe does the Restoration Settlement cover?
What timeframe does the Restoration Settlement cover?
1660-1664