United KingdomHistory 75 · History
What happened in 1660, in the event known as the Restoration?
- aCromwell's son Richard was crowned king and ruled for many years
- bThe Pope was restored as the head of the Church in England
- cCharles II was invited back from exile and the monarchy was restoredCorrect answer
- dLondon was rebuilt after the Great Fire destroyed much of the city
Why?
After Cromwell died, his son Richard could not hold power, and Parliament invited Charles II, son of the executed Charles I, to return as king in 1660. The Great Fire came later, in 1666.
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