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Henry VIII took the throne after his older brother died in 1502. He had 6 wives and 3 children. (Mary I, Elizabeth I, and Edward I) He died in 1547
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Elizabeth becomes Queen of England under a limited monarchy
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Cromwell defeated King Charles II at Worcester. Charles fled to save his life but was invited back to the monarchy after Cromwell died.
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John Locke was known as the leader of enlightenment thinkers. He believed that government was needed to protect the rights of the people.
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Struggles with parliament over religions libert. So he fled to England.
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mary was the daughter of james II. was married to william II. Her father turned over reign to her and william before he fled.
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limits of the power of the crown. Rights of parliament and rules for freedrom.
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Voltaire criticized religious and government leaders through humor
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Wrote the "Social Contract" -Men are born free and everywhere he is in chains. Freedom is limited.
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He was French. He wrote the spirit of laws divide gov into 3 branches: Executive,Legislative and Judicail.
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lasted from 4-19-17 to 9-3-1783 to gain independance from Britaiain.
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Storming of Bastille. Economic crisis. Outcome-radical social change principles of citizenship and inalienable rights.
