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Period: Jan 1, 1485 to
Tudor Monarchs
Enlgand was ruled by Tudor Monarchs they believed in divine right, however, they didn't have good relations with parlemant. -
The Century of Revolution Beings
Elizabeth I dies without having a child -
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Stuart King James Rules
James became King and immediately battles with Parliament. He doesn't like Parliament because they disturbed royal power -
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Stuart King Charles I Rules
Charles I gets rid of the Parliament when they try to expand power. Many other Parliaments clashed with Charles. Then he got rid of Parliament again. -
King Charles signed a petition
Charles gets rid of Parliment by signing a petition of Right. The petition didn't allow Charles to raise taxes without Parliaments agreement or from putting anyone in prison without legal justifiication -
Charles and Laud
Charles and Laud tried to impose the Anglican prayer book in Scotland. -
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Long Parliament Begins
The 1640 Parliament became known as the Long Parliament because it went on and off untill 1653 -
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Civil War
The English Civil War was major challenged to absolutism. The supporters of Charles I were called Cavaliers. The opposing side was very tough fighters. -
The King Gets Executed
Charles I gets executed. This execution sent shock throughout England. -
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The English Commonwealth Begins and Ends
Getting rid of the monarchy and the House of Lords, Parliament rules as a commonwealth. Cromwell was the leader. Problems then formed and commonwealth fell apart with Cromwell died. -
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The Monarchy is Restored
Charles II works with Parliament to help make the nation whole again. Once he works with Parliament, they have a conflict. He wants to restore Catholicism. Then he builds the monarchy's power. -
The Revolution Assures Parliament's Power
William and Mary become England's monarchs. Parliament blessed them, provided that they only agree to limited power.
