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Absolutism in England

  • The Trew Law of Free Monarchies

    The Trew Law of Free Monarchies
    A book advocating the divine right of kings.
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    King James I

    King James was a absolute Monarch who despises parliment.
  • Elizabeth the first

    Elizabeth the first
    Elizabeth the first died without leaving a inheritance.
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    King Charles I

    He and his father shared the same belief of autocracy
  • Petition of Right

    Petition of Right
    Paliment issued the petition of Right
  • Parliment Dominated

    Parliment was dominated by puriton landowners fired Laud and repealed taxes imposed by Charles.
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    English Civil war

    This war was over political power and control between parliment supporters and king supporters.
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    Government of Cromwell

    A new government was formed by Cromwell that was a democratic republic.
  • Protectorate

    The protectorate was an effective military dictatorship that helped him create a new model Army.
  • Cromwell resigned

    Cromwell's resignation started the Sturat line.
  • The Great Plauge

    The great plauge killed millions of people.
  • The Great Fire

    The Great Fire
    The Great fire effected millions of people and happened during Charles the seconds rein.
  • The Treaty of Dover

    The Treaty of Dover
    Charles signed the Treaty of Dover secretly pledging France and England as allies.
  • Decleration of Indulgence

    Decleration of Indulgence
    Charles signed the Declaration of Indulgence, which stated that Catholics could hold political and military office.