Why does merchants need King Charles II support?

Question

Why does merchants need King Charles II support?

Answer 1

King Charles II opened and secured sea routes for British merchant ships. Within Britain the harsh puritanical rule was replaced by more freedom to celebrate and "be merry" (King Charles' nickname was "The Merry King").

Cromwell broke Parliament when it would not bend to his wishes and abolished everything from dancing to Christmas. It did not take long for more and more people to start longing for the good old days of the monarchy before the government became so invasive and totalitarian all in the name of liberty.

When Oliver Cromwell died in 1658 his son Richard Cromwell attempted to succeed him as Lord Protector but it was clear the people would not have it. General George Monck marched on London and dissolved Parliament, forcing Cromwell to call for new elections and ultimately to resign his office. In the first general election in 20 years the royalists swept to power.

Charles II was crowned in April of 1661 and soon arranged a marriage to Catherine of Braganza, a Portuguese princess. Charles himself was not too impressed with the match at first, but the Catherine brought with her a considerable dowry and the Portuguese colonies of Bombay and Tangier which helped overcome the opposition to the match which came mostly from the radical Protestants who protested because Catherine was a foreigner and a devout Catholic.

In 1665 the Second Dutch War broke out which was intended to break Dutch dominance over global trade. Raids and counterattacks broke out around the world wherever there was a Dutch or English presence. In North America English forces captured the Dutch colony of New Netherland which was renamed New York in honor of Prince James.

Today, Charles II is remembered as one of the most successful British monarchs. He was certainly a man with great faults and weaknesses but was a better man at heart than he often had the strength to be. He saw the monarchy restored, brought new life to the country, was a patron of many worthy causes and ensured the security of the legitimate succession. For all his laxity he proved to be a man of talent and a certain strength during times of crisis. The early British Empire expanded during his reign.

Answer 2

Ermmmm

there has never been a King Charles II, and may never be one if his mother lives much longer.