English history from 1603 – . The restoration 1660
After Cromwell’s death the monarchy was restored, because Cromwell’s son was unable to follow his father. In 1660 Charles II. was invited to sit on the throne of the country. The plague and the great fire in 1666, which destroyed most of the city of London during his reign, were considered the anger[1] of God by the Puritans. His successor was James II. He released the idea of the necessary Government and Parliament. Parliament was dominated by two groups – the Whigs (Liberal party) and the Tories (Conservative party).
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