Enlightenment By pbecker@sfcs.k12.ny.us Period: Dec 13, 1642 to Jan 13, 1649 English Civil War What were some causes of the English Civil War Jan 13, 1649 Execution of King Charles I What did Charles I do that caused his execution? Dec 13, 1652 Cromwell's Commonwealth Why did the people hate Cromwell? Dec 14, 1679 Locke publishes "Two Treatises on Government." Dec 14, 1688 Glorious Revolution. William and Mary sign the English Bill of Rights and take over rule in England in a a bloodless revolution. Dec 14, 1748 Montesquieu publishes "The Spirit of the Law" calling for separation of powers. Dec 14, 1776 Adam Smith publishes "The Wealth of Nations."
