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Begins due to the religious and political conflicts in England
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Charles dissolved Parliament after this because he was frustrated in his attempt to rule in accordance with tradition.
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The end of the first civil war, and the beginning of the second war. The objective was to forcibly remove from the Long Parliament all those who were not supporters of the Grandees in the New Model Army and the Independents.
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It was decided that England would never find peace unless Charles I was executed. Charles faced his death with dignity.
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While the Scottish forces headed south into England, where they were defeated at the Battle of Worcester on September 3, 1651. Charles II escaped, and fled to France.
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Exclusion bills sought to exclude the King's brother and, James, Duke of York, from the thrones of England, Scotland and Ireland because he was Roman Catholic.
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The death of Charles the II causes James the II to rise to power. James the II now rules Scotland.
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The parliament spent much time discussing over whether James II was considered to have abdicated or abandoned the throne in some manner and who then should take the crown. They decided that William be himself should be King.
