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King Charles I became king. He also tried to govern according to divine right.
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Petition of Rights
In England people forced King Charles to sight the Petition of Rights -
English Civil War begins
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Parliament gains all of the control of the government
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Charles I is executed. Marital law, rule by the military.
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Richard Cromwell's father died and he took over the government when he died
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Parliament brings back the monarchy: Charles II crowned king (The Restoration)
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James II takes power, absolutism returns
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William and Mary take power, Glorious Revolution
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English Bill of Rights passed
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