Constitutional Monarchy

Setting the stage:

Jan 1, 1603

During her reign, Queen Elizabeth 1 of England had frequent conflicts with parliament.

Monarchs Defy Parliament

Period: Jan 1, 1603 to Jan 1, 1701

Elizabeth had no child, and her nearest relative was her cousin,James Stuart.Already the king of Scotland,James Stuart became King James 1 Of England in 1603. Although England and Scotland were not united until 1707,they now shared a ruler.