-
Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Rise of Absolutism In Europe
-
Feb 24, 1519
Charles V
Grandson of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.
Carries the title Holy Roman Emperor - making him ruler of SPain and the Holy Roman Empire.
Was constantly at war with France, Protestants and Ottoman Empire.
Later in his life he became a Monk. -
May 21, 1527
Philip II
Son of Charles V.
Ruled Spain, the Netherlands, Southern Italy and Americas.
Centralized power in Spain.
Absolute Monarch.
Considered himself the Guardian of the Catholic Church.
Was at war with the Netherlands and Ottomans.
Created the Gonlen Century. -
Sep 21, 1556
Charles V
-
Period: to
First Anglo - Dutch War
-
Louis XIII Born
-
Period: to
James I
Quickly alienated Parliament
Alienated the Puritans when he defended the Anglican Church
Many of the Landed gentry had become Puritans
- Made up a larde part of the House of Commons -
The Gunpowder Plot
The attempt by Catholics to kill King James I and most of the Protestant aristocracy
Blew up the House of Lords during the state opening of Parliament
Later becomes known and celebrated as Guy Fawkes Day -
Period: to
Reign of King Louis XIII
With Cardinal Richelieu, reduced the power of nobility, restricted local authorities.
Created Intendants: Individuals given to government officials, especially administrators of state affairs -
Period: to
Charles I
Believed in elaborate ceremonies and rituals.
Uniformity of Church was imposed by a Church court
- Anglican "Book of Common Prayer"
- For both England and Scotland
Believed to be pro-Catholic by thbe Puritans -
Petition of Rights
In return for money to fund his wars, Charles I agreeded to:
- No Imprisonment without due cause
- No taxation without Parliament's consent
- No putting soldiers in private homes
- No Martial law during peacetime He signed and then ignored by dissolving Parliament -
The "Short" Parliament
Parliament was not held for 20 years
Rebellion in Scottland
Chanrles I needed money for war with France
MPs demanded more protection of proterty
Charles I dismissed Parliament after 3 weeks -
Period: to
The "Long" Parliament
"Triennial Act": Stated that Parliament must be called into session at least once every 3 years
Charles I attpemts to arrest 5 MPS and fails -
Period: to
English Civil War
A series of armed conflicts and political problems between Parliamentarians and Royalists -
Louis XII Died
-
Period: to
Reign of King Louis XIV
Centralization of government
Build up royal administration
- Expanded intendant system
Decreases other forms of authority
Establishes Religious unification
"One King, One Law, One Faith"
- Revoked the Edict of Nantes, 1685 -
The Fronde
Civil war occuring in France -
1648
Peace of Westphalia
Fronde revolt in France
Ukranian Cossacks rebel
Dutch Republic recognized as independent -
Pride's Purge
Cromwell purges the House of Commons of moderates
The result of the Purge was the "Rump" Parliament
The BEHEADING of Charles I
The vote by the Rump Parliament was a vote of 68-67 -
Period: to
The "Interregnum" Period - The Commonwealth
Cromwell ruled the Rump Parliament
Constitutional Republic
Created a constitution - Instrument of Government
Created a Council of State that was annually elected from the committee of Parliament
NO Monarch
Most of Europe does not recognize the new government -
Charles I Beheaded
New Russian legal code -
Hobbes
Leviathan was published -
Period: to
The "Interregnum" Period - The Protectorate
Cromwell dissolved the "Rump" Parliament in 1653
Declares martial law
Establishes a Military Dictator
Religious tollerance for all except for Catholics
Crushes a rebellion in Scotland
Crushes a rebellion among the Catholics or Ireland - killed 40% of all ethnic Irish -
Cavalier Parliament
Filled with Royalists
Disbanded the Puritan army and ppardoned most Puritan rebels
Restored the suthority of the Church of England -
Period: to
"Cavalier" Parliament
Longest English Parliament
Filled with Royalists
Bisdanded the Puritan army and pardoned most Puritan rebels
Restored the suthority of the Church of England -
Louis XIV Takes Power
-
Clarendon Code (Act of Uniformity)
All clergy and church officials had to conform to the Anglican "Book of Common Prayer"
Forbade "non-conformists" to worship publicly, teach their faith, or attend English universities -
Period: to
Second Anglo - Dutch War
-
Period: to
War of Devolution
Enemies: Spain, Dutch Republic, England, Sweden
Ended by Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1688
France gained towns in Spanish Netherlands (Flanders) -
Period: to
Dutch War
Enemies: Dutch Republic, Spain, Holy Roman Empire
Ended by Treaty of Nijmegen 1678-1679
Treaty gave several towns in Spanish Netherlands and Cranche-Comté to France -
Test Act
Parliament excluded all but Anglicans from civilian and military positions
Puritans were considered "radicals" and Catholics were seen as "traitors" -
Period: to
Third Anglo - Dutch War
-
Habeas Corpus Act
Any injustly imprisoned persons could obtain a write of "habeas corpus" compelling the government to explain why he had lost his liberty -
Period: to
Peter the Great Reign
Westernized Russia
Had 400 years of development to catch up with
Became an absolute Monarch -
Period: to
James II
A bigtoed convert to Catholicism without any of Charles II's ability to compromise
Alienated the Tories
Provoked the revolution that Charles II had avoided
Surrounded himself with Catholics
Claimed the power to suspend or dispense with Acts of Parliament
"Declaration of Liberty Conscience"
- Extended religious toleration without Parliament's approval -
Period: to
War of the League of Augsburg
Enemies: Holy Roman Empire, Sweden, Spain, England
Ended by Peace of Rijswijk 1679
Louis XIV returned all his conquests made since 1678 except Strasbourg -
King William III and Queen Mary II
Dutch King and Queen of England -
English Bill of Rights
Settled major issues between the King and Parliament
Served as a model for the U.S. Bill of Rights
Formed a base for the steady expansion of civil liberties in the 18th and early 19th centuries in England