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Oct 20, 1485
Background and the Tudors’ history with Parliament
King only called Parliment to raise taxes.James I was Catholic learning. -
Elizabeth I dies and the Stuarts take the throne
She had left a huge debt for her successor to deal with. -
Charles I inherits the throne
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Parliament forces Charles to sign the Petition to Right
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Parliament forces Charles to sign the Petition to Right
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Charles forced to call Parliament again; Long Parliament begins
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The English Civil War; Cavaliers vs. Roundheads
Those who were remained loyal to Charles were called Royalists or Cavaliers. -
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The English Civil War; Cavaliers vs. Roundheads
Those who remain loyal to Charles were called Royalists or Cavliers.On the othe side were Puritan supporters of Parliment.Because these mens were short Cavaliers called the Roundhads.Puritans won. -
Execution of Charles I; establishment of The Commonwealth
He abolished the monarchy and the House of Lords.He established a commonwealth, a republican form of government. -
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The Puritan Society of the Commonwealth
IN England,Cromwell and the Puritans sought to reform society. They made laws that promoted Puritan morality an abolished activities the found sinful,such as the theather,sporting events, and dancing. -
Irish exiled to the “west” of Ireland
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Cromwell takes title of “Lord Protector”
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Cromwell dies; Charles II invited back to England, restores monarchy in England
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James II inherits throne; clashes with Parliament
Charles II died, James II became a king. James sonn offended his subjects by displaying his Catholocism. -
Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of Rights
To make clear the limits of royal power, Parliament drafted a Bill Of Right. This document listed many things that ruler could not do.