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Enlgand was ruled by Tudor Monarchs they believed in divine right, however, they didn't have good relations with parlemant.
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Elizabeth I dies without having a child
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James became King and immediately battles with Parliament. He doesn't like Parliament because they disturbed royal power
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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.
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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
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Charles and Laud tried to impose the Anglican prayer book in Scotland.
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The 1640 Parliament became known as the Long Parliament because it went on and off untill 1653
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The English Civil War was major challenged to absolutism. The supporters of Charles I were called Cavaliers. The opposing side was very tough fighters.
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Charles I gets executed. This execution sent shock throughout England.
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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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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.
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William and Mary become England's monarchs. Parliament blessed them, provided that they only agree to limited power.
