Definitions

Question 1

failures of government

Answer 1

division and opposition - division between king + Parl, civilian opposition

Question 2

success of Personal Rule

Answer 2

aim of PR was to not call Parl, success can be considered to be effective economic administration (economic stability) , achieving religious policies, governing well

Question 3

difficulties (e.g. for CII)

Answer 3

division and opposition

Question 4

failure to compromise

Answer 4

failure to reach a political settlement acceptable to all parties

Question 5

failure of the Republican Government

Answer 5

restoration of the monarchy in 1660 due to failure to achieve political stability in the Interregnum

Question 6

discontent

Answer 6

division and opposition- division within government and opposition and mistrust from the people

Question 7

survival of dissent

Answer 7

the ability of dissenting religious groups to maintain their identity, practices and networks in the face of persecution

Question 8

successful evolution of the church

Answer 8

• high membership/popularity
• good relationship with monarch/ruler
• strong ability to persecute

Question 9

significant

Answer 9

• transformative
• long lasting
• widespread

Question 10

social structure transformed

Answer 10

social structure = hierarchy of power and status
transformed = a change to the order of this hierarchy that is long lasting and widespread

Question 11

economic expansion/ transformation

Answer 11

• increased trading opportunities
• more diverse goods being traded
• increased urban industry
• more employment opportunities
• greater wealth of the country and of individuals

Question 12

radical

Answer 12

unprecedented, widespread, rapid, irreversible

Question 13

expansion of overseas trade

Answer 13

• new trading opportunities (new commodities, new trading posts)
• large profits
• outcompeting trade rivals
• supporting overseas trade’s domination of the economy

Question 14

success of the economy

Answer 14

economic growth, new developments, increased wealth of people and country, people happy with working conditions

Question 15

revolutionary

Answer 15

fundamental and irreversible change to the political and constitutional system

Question 16

partner in government

Answer 16

• both indispensable
• same responsibilities