English History

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  • James II comes to the Throne

    He violated the English Law when he got the throne. Catholics were invovled in this event.

  • James I takes the Throne

    He took throne because his cousin Elizabeth had no kids and he was the nearest family to her. Well he had the throne he struggled over money. Also while he had throne he translated the bible.

  • Charles I faces Rebellion in Scotland

  • Charles 2nd restoration

    The cause of this was when Prince Charles entered London. This brother, James, and a group called Tories got involved. During this event he restored the monarchy, theater, sporting events, and dancing which had been banned. This event was important because for the first time women were allowed on stage to play female roles.

  • Charles I Signs the Petition of Rights

    Having Charles sign the Petition of Rights granted him money that he needed. When he signed this document that ment he could no longer house soldiers in private homes, could not impose martial laws in peacetime, couldnt imprison subjects without due cause and had to inform Parliment's contsent before levy taxes.

  • English Civil War

    Puritan supporters of Parliament battled supporters of England’s monarchy.

  • Oliver Cromwell abolishes Parliament

    Once he abolished the Parliaments he created a republican form of government.

  • Charles I is Tried for Treason and Hanged

    Charles was tried for treason because he sighned the Petition of Rights in 1628 and ignored everything on the document. Once Charles stoped getting money he raised the taxes for the people and started more wars.

  • Oliver Cromwell invades Ireland

    This event is important because all of Ireland's land is given to England. In there war Ireland had lost about 616,000 of their people had died.

  • Habeas Corbus is Passed

    This law gave every prisoner the right to obtain a right or document ordering that the prisoner be brought before a judge.

  • Glorious Revolution Occurs

    This time period was bloodless overthrown by King James II. William and Mary where involved in this event.

  • English Bill of Right Signed

    The sign of this banned suspending of Parliament's laws, interfering with freedom of speech in Parliament, and levying of taxes without a specific grant from Parliament.