A Long and Illustrious History
What was "the Restoration"?
AThe rebuilding of London after it was devastated by the Great Fire of 1666
BCharles II was invited to return as king in 1660, restoring the monarchy ✓
CRestoring the Roman Catholic Church back to full power in England under Queen Mary I
DThe rebuilding of Parliament after it was badly damaged by wartime bombing
Explanation
The Restoration refers to the return of the monarchy in 1660 when Charles II was invited back to be king after the death of Cromwell. The republic (Commonwealth) had lasted about 11 years.
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