History A-Level
Caroline court
What Caroline court means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Caroline court
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An exclusive, highly formal environment heavily influenced by the Catholic Queen, Henrietta Maria, whose presence fuelled fears of a 'Popish plot'.
Topics that use Caroline court
- 2E The English Revolution, 1625–1660 – The emergence of conflict and the end of consensus, 1625–1629 (AQA A-Level)
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