Sacheverell's Trial was a significant political event in early 18th-century England, centering around Henry Sacheverell, a clergyman. In 1710, he was tried by the House of Lords for his inflammatory sermons that criticized the government and promoted the High Church ideology. His trial highlighted the tensions between the Tory and Whig political factions of the time. The trial concluded with Sacheverell being found guilty, but he received a relatively light punishment of a three-year suspension from preaching. This event galvanized public opinion, leading to increased support for the Tory party and influencing the political landscape in England during that period.