Charles II Biography and Timeline — Page 5

Rule of New Jersey

Under the Treaty of Breda England is awarded possession of New Jersey

Role range: 1665-1667 – 1660-1685

Rule of New York

Under the Treaty of Breda England is awarded possession of New York

Role range: 1665-1667 – 1660-1685

Treaty of Breda

The Treaty of Breda ends the war. The French retain French Acadia & French Guiana. The Dutch retain Pulo-Run & Dutch Guina. England gains New York & New Jersey

Role range: 1665-1667 – 1660-1685

Treaty of Breda Signed

Charles authorised the treaty that ended the Second Anglo-Dutch War.

Role range: 1665-1667 – 1660-1685

CABAL

A group of ministers of King Charles II of England (Sir Thomas Clifford, Lord Arlington, the Duke of Buckingham, Lord Ashley, and Lord Lauderdale), whose initial letters coincidentally spelled CABAL, and who were the signers of the public Treaty of Dover

Role range: 1665-1667 – 1660-1685

Triple Alliance

An alliance of England, the United Provinces and Sweden against Louis XIV

Role range: 1660-1685

Treaty of Dover

Charles II promises to lift laws against dissenters who refuse the oaths

Role range: 1660-1685

Treaty of Dover

Only Clifford & Arlington know of the secret Treaty of Dover

Role range: 1660-1685

Treaty of Dover

Charles II is due to receive 160,000 pounds and 6,000 troops frfrfrom Louis XIV to suppress disorder

Role range: 1660-1685

Treaty of Dover

Charles declares to Louis XIV that he is a Catholic and wins his support

Role range: 1660-1685

Treaty of Dover

Louis XIV hopes to gain Spanish territory and Charles II some Dutch land

Role range: 1660-1685

Treaty of Dover

Will support Louis XIV to the Spanish monarchical possessions of south America. Supports the Catholic religion and resolves to reconcile himself with the Church of Rome

Role range: 1660-1685

Treaty of Dover

Declares war against the Dutch for a subsidy frfrom Louis XIV in the Treaty of Dover

Role range: 1665-1667 – 1660-1685

Treaty of Charles II

A cover up Treaty for the secret Treaty, details Anglo-French action against the Dutch

Role range: 1660-1685

Hudson Bay Co

Gives the Hudson Bay Company exclusive rights over Western Canada

Role range: 1660-1685

Declaration of Indulgence

Grants licenses to Non Conformists to worship publicly. Attempts to remove legislation against Catholics & Non Conformists. Allows Catholics to worship in private

Role range: 1660-1685

Declaration of Indulgence

Attempts to extend religious liberty by royal prerogative through the Declaration of Indulgence.

Role range: 1660-1685

Declaration of Indulgence

Charles II issues the Declaration of Indulgence suspending penal laws against Catholics and Protestant dissenters.

Role range: 1660-1685

Suspension of Penal Laws

Suspends the execution of penal laws against religious nonconformists by issuing the Declaration of Indulgence.

Role range: 1660-1685

Declaration of Indulgence

Seeks to relieve Roman Catholics and Protestant nonconformists from penal religious restrictions.

Role range: 1660-1685

Reform of Church Governance

Uses royal authority to exempt selected religious groups from penalties under conformity laws.

Role range: 1660-1685

Declaration of War

England & France declare war against in accordance with the Treaty of Dover. Charles II declares war without consulting Parliament

Role range: 1672-1674 – 1660-1685

Declaration of War

Declares war against the Dutch for a subsidy frfrfrom Louis XIV in the Treaty of Dover

Role range: 1672-1674 – 1660-1685

Reform of Religious Tests

Assents to the Test Act. All public office holders must take public communion in the Church of England

Role range: 1660-1685

Declaration of Indulgence

Parliament opposses Charles IIs Declaration of Indulgence made in 1672

Role range: 1660-1685

Legislation

Under the Test Act Public officeholders must accept communion by Protestant form. The intention of the Test Act is to exclude Catholics from public office. Public officeholders must swear an oath of allegiance recognizing the monarch as head of the Church. Parliament replaces the Declaration of Indulgence with the Test Acts. Parliament passes a Test Act for Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church

Role range: 1660-1685

Legislation

Parliament passes a Test Act for Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church

Legislation

Takes the sacrament according to the rites of the Church of England. Parliament passes a Test Act for Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church. Imposes citizenship, oaths of allegiance & supremacy

Role range: 1660-1685

Oath

Takes the sacrament according to the rites of the Church of England

Role range: 1660-1685

Reform of Parliament

Takes the sacrament according to the rites of the Church of England. Parliament passes a Test Act for Crown office holders to support the Anglican Church. Imposes citizenship, oaths of allegiance & supremacy

Role range: 1660-1685

Alliance Charles II and partner not stated in source

Parliament refuses to raise any money for the war against the Dutch

Role range: 1660-1685

Declaration of Indulgence

Withdrawn in exchange for a monthly payment of œ70,000 for 3 yrs. Withdrawn after opposition in the Commons & Lords

Role range: 1660-1685

Exchequer Payments

Cancels loans made to the Monarchy by bonds issued through the Treasury

Role range: 1660-1685

Declaration of Indulgence

Parliament replaces the Declaration of Indulgence with the Test Acts

Role range: 1660-1685

Declaration of Indulgence

Forced to withdraw the declaration by Parliament when they suspend funds

Role range: 1672-1674 – 1660-1685

Peace

Declares in Parliament for "a speedy honourable & I hope lasting peace with the Dutch"

Role range: 1672-1674 – 1660-1685

Treaty of Westminster

Parliament forces Charles to withdraw from the war, the Dutch will pay an indemnity

Role range: 1672-1674 – 1660-1685

Dismissal

Dismissses the oppossition leader, Shaftsbury

Role range: 1660-1685

Parliament

Parliament refuses to grant funds for the war with the Low Countries

Role range: 1660-1685

Parliament

Opens Parliament to raise money for war with the Dutch, both Houses vote for peace

Role range: 1660-1685