| A | B |
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| aristocrat | a person of the upper or noble class whose status is usually inherited |
| bubonic plague | a deadly disease spread by fleas on infected rats |
| coronation | the ceremony or act of crowning a ruler |
| divine right of kings | the belief that kings and queens have a God-given right to rule and that rebellion against them is a sin |
| English Parliament | the original lawmaking branch of the English government that is made up of the House of Lords and the House of Commons |
| galleon | a large sailing ship used as a warship or for trade |
| gentry | people who own land and have high social standing but no titles of nobility |
| monarchy | a government led by a king or queen |
| Restoration | the historical period during which the monarchy was reestablished |
| persecute | to treat people cruelly and unfairly |
| treason | the crime of being disloyal to one's own country |
