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English Revolution Timeline
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Charles 1 comes to power
Charles became King of England, King of Scotland, and King of Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_I_of_England -
Petiton of Right
This document was a petition supporting a limited monarchy. It gave parliament the only rights to control taxes, change laws,and that imprisoment can only happen if there is a specific charge. Source:http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/84032
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The Three Resolutions
King Charles regarded Parliament's criticisms as an attack upon his authority. Hoping to arrange a compromise with his opponents. But when Parliament reassembled on 2 March 1629, Charles opponents led by Sir John Eliot started a protest known as the Three Resolutions. The protest encouraged merchants to refuse to pay tonnage and poundage. Those who paid were branded enemies to England. Source:http://www.british-civil-wars.co.uk/glossary/parliament-1625-29.htm -
Oliver Cromwell
Oliver was reelected by parliament and he openly critisised Charles' taxes and curruption of the churches in England.
the Bishops' Wars, shortage of funds forced him to call a Parliament again in 1640. Cromwell was returned to this Parliament as member for Cambridge, but it lasted for only three weeks and became known as the Short Parliament. Source:http://www.historyonthenet.com/Chronology/timelinecivilwar.htm
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Grand Remonstrance
First proposed by John Pym, the document was careful to not make any direct accusions against the king himeself or any other named individual. On November 22 1641 after a protrated debate, it was passed but just bairly, 159 votes - 148. Its passage seperated parliament. Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Remonstrance
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Charles 1 Imprisoned
The Scots handed Charles over to parliament. He was imprisoned in Holdenby House, Northamptonshire. Significant becaue now parliament is ruleing. Soure:http://www.historyonthenet.com/Chronology/timelinecivilwar.htm -
Chalres 1 Escapes
Charles I escaped imprisonment and fled to Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight. It is significant because now he can fight back. Source:http://www.historyonthenet.com/Chronology/timelinecivilwar.htm -
Rump Parliament
The Rump Parliament began. All members of Parliament who were in favour of negotiating with the King had been expelled. The Rump Parliament gave parliament the right to make new Acts of Parliament without the king's approval. Source:http://www.british-civil-wars.co.uk/glossary/rump-parliament.htm
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Trial of a King
King Charles 1 was tried for treason [Treason is attempting to overthrow the government or in this case the king(whish was bizare becasue he was king)] by a High Court of Justice specially set up for the trial. The court found Charles guilty and sentenced him to death. Source:http://www.historyonthenet.com/Chronology/timelinecivilwar.htm
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Charles 1 Execution
When Chales 1 was executed it showed that more people were fighting for limited monarchy.Charles was executed because he kept trying to bring himself back into power. Source:http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/84032
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English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights established that only Parliament had control over taxes, laws, armies, and all that have free speech. Also Parliament was then always freely elected by citizens. This event helped with "Limited Monarchy" because it gave people a bigger say in parliament and the way things were run. Source: http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/84032
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