Tories and Whigs (jan 1, 1679 – jan 1, 1685)
Description:
The largely Anglican Tories believed in a hereditary monarchy and favored allowing Charles II's Catholic brother, James, to become king after the Restoration. The Whigs opposed this because of his Catholicism and his absolutist tendencies.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1679
jan 1, 1685
~ 6 years