QUESTIONS FOR EXAMINATION. 471 What effect was produced in the city ? What course did the King adopt? CHAP. XII. THE ENGLISH REVOLUTION AND OLIVER CROMWELL. What event was regarded as a virtual declaration of war between Charies and the Parliament ? Where was the royal standard raised? What was the first battle of any note, and when and where did it occur? The death of Hampden: when did it take place, and where? Describe the personal appearance of Oliver Cromwell. What was the state of affairs during the two years that followed the battle of Edge Hill? What led to the alliance with the Scots ? Give the date of the battle of Marston Moor, and state its consequences. Where did Cromwell's military genius first become manifest ? What was the "Self-Denying Ordinance," and when was it passed ? When and by whom was the battle of Naseby fought ? When did the King join the Scottish army? Give the dates of the trial and execution of Charles. Where was power vested after the abolition of royalty? How and by whom was the insurrection in Ireland put down? Describe Cromwell's proceedings in Scotland. Give the date and results of the battle of Worcester. Of whom did the "Rump" Parliament consist ? By whom and how was it dissolved? What steps led to the Protectorate? Name the provisions of the new Constitution. When was the new Parliament dissolved? How long had Cromwell governed without one? 472 QUESTIONS FOR EXAMINATION. CHAP. XIII. THE REIGN OF CHARLES II. When and where did Charles II. land? In what temper was he received by the English people? What was the character of the alliance with Louis XIV.? How did Lord Clarendon act in this matter? What was the character of Parliament at this time? Describe the effect of shutting up the Exchequer. Who formed the "Cabal," and why were they so called? Name some of the infringements of Charles on the Constitution. What penal laws were passed against Catholics? What led to the passing of these laws? Describe the condition of Nonconformists. When was the "Act of Uniformity" passed, and what were its effects? How did the ejected ministers act during the great plague? What was the Rye House Plot? What eminent men suffered in consequence? Describe the social state of England during this reign-its roads, literature, and general condition of the people. CHAP. XIV. THE REIGN OF JAMES II. AND THE SECOND ENGLISH REVOLUTION. When did Charles II. die, and who succeeded him? How was James treated by the Commons ? What invasion took place, and under whose guidance ? Describe the reception of Monmouth at Taunton. How was he received through the West of England? Describe the battle of Sedgmoor, and the fate of Monmouth. By what means did he seek to restore Romanism? How did the Universities behave? What methods were taken to control Parliament ? What attack was made on municipal corporations ? QUESTIONS FOR EAMINATION. Give the date of the "Declaration of Indulgence." What concessions were made by the King? Give the date and manner of the landing of the Prince of Orange. What was his position for a time? Name the leading deserters to William. Describe the flight of the King. 473 By whom was the throne offered to William, and under what conditions? What was the "Declaration of Rights"? CHAP. XV. LOUIS XIV. OF FRANCE. What was the great characteristic of the reign of Louis XIV. ? How and by whom was France governed during his minority? At what age did Louis assume the powers of government? What sum did he then come into possession of, and by whom was it bequeathed ? What great works did Colbert promote, and what institutions did he found? In what phrase did Louis XIV. express his notions of government? When and by whom was the palace of Versailles built? Whom did Louis XIV. marry? Name some of the unprincipled women under whose influence he fell. What was the character of Madame de Montespan ? Who was Madame de Maintenon, and what was her character? What was the date of her marriage to Louis XIV. ? Name her greatest defect, and state how it influenced the King. Also the most eminent statesmen, preachers, and literary men. Why, and in what way was independence of thought repressed by Louis? What was the character of the literature of the day? Describe the condition of the French nobility at this time. Who were the Jansenists, and what were their distinguishing opinions? Who was the great antagonist of the Jansenists ? What eminent persons were numbered among the Quietists ? At what period were the Huguenots first deprived of legal rights? 474 QUESTIONS FOR EXAMINATION. What other persecuting enactments followed ? Describe the "Dragonades." When was the Edict of Nantes repealed, and what consequences fol lowed? Under what influence was this act of injustice accomplished? What effect had the revocation upon the social condition of France? In what way did it benefit other countries? Compare the early and later years of Louis XIV. CHAP. XVI. WARS IN EUROPE AGAINST LOUIS XIV. TO PRESERVE THE BALANCE OF POWER. What was the most striking political feature of the seventeenth century? With whom, and how did the idea of a Balance of Power originate? Who developed the idea of this salutary check ? What modern wars have originated in the desire to uphold this balance? Give the date of the treaty of Westphalia. On what pretext, and at what time was the peace of Europe broken by Louis XIV.? What was the state of Holland and the Low Countries at this time? Name the great commander in this war, and give a sketch of his character. What result followed the conquest of Flanders? Give the date of the peace of Aix-la-Chapelle. What country did Louis XIV. next attack, and when did the war break out ? State the relative strength of the combatants. What conditions were demanded by Louis before he would consent to peace ? How did the Dutch act under these circumstances? In what way did Providence appear on their behalf? What was the character of William of Orange? What was the character of Turenne, and when and how did he die? Give the date of the peace of Nimeguen. What were the general results of the war thus closed? Under what circumstances did hostilities revive? How long did this war last, and with what results? What circumstances led to peace? Give the date of the treaty of Ryswick. When and now did the war of the Spanish succession commence ? QUESTIONS FOR EXAMINATION. What English general now came upon the stage? Name some of his chief victories. 475 Give the date of the peace of Utrecht, and the year of Louis the Fourteenth's death. CHAP. XVII. REIGNS OF WILLIAM III. AND ANNE. Give the date of the arrival of William III. at Whitehall. Also that of his coronation. What great rebellion now broke out, and under whom? Describe the siege of Londonderry. Give the date of the battle of the Boyne, and its results. What was the "Place" Bill, and when was it passed? What was the object of the "Triennial" Bill? When and by whom was the liberty of the press established in England? Give some instances of the foresight of William III. What constitutional privileges were gained by the House of Commons in this reign? Describe the "Act of Settlement," and give the date when it was passed. When did William III. die, and how long had he reigned? What was his general character ? Name some celebrated men who adorned this time-divines, philosophers, and architects. Give the date of the accession of Queen Anne. Name the more memorable events of her reign. In what respect did this reign resemble in its political character that of By what standard should the greatness of a country be measured? What eminent statesman rose and fell with Marlborough ? Give the origin of the terms "Whig" and "Tory." Who were the Tory leaders during the reign of Anne? Who was Dr. Sacheverell, and why was he brought to trial? Give the date of the "Union" of Scotland and England. Enumerate the leading "Wits" of the reign of Queen Anne. Give the date of the death of Queen Anne. |