A Long and Illustrious History
What was "the Restoration"?
AThe rebuilding of London after the Great Fire of 1666
BThe return of the monarchy after the republic period — Charles II was invited to return as king in 1660 ✓
CThe restoration of the Catholic Church under Mary I
DThe rebuilding of Parliament after it was bombed
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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