Limited Monarchy (AP Euro His)

By abheppell
  • England: Post-Queen Elizabeth

    England: Post-Queen Elizabeth

    After the death of Queen Elizabeth (who never married nor had children), James VI was crowned King James I of England
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    Protestants under James I Reign

    Protestants leave England due to James I focusing on the Anglican Church
  • Charles I is Crowned

    Charles I is Crowned

    Succeeding James I, Charles I (r. 1626 - 1649) becomes king.
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    Charles I Rules Alone

    Charles I attempts to rule without Parliament in his way, and does so for 12 years until Scots revolt, and Charles I runs out of resources

  • Protestants Worry Over Catholics

    Charles makes peace with France (1629) and Spain (1630), concerning Brits that he was too friendly with Roman Catholics.
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    Charles I and Long Parliament

    After calling Parliament in 1940 to help with the Scottish revolt, Britain is run by a limited monarchy with Charles I sharing power with Parliament for 20 years (what was known as Long Parliament)
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    English Civil War

    Charles I invades Parliament trying (and failing) to arrest those who opposed him, causing Parliament to give itself the right to have their own army, ensuing England in a civil war between the Cavaliers (supporters of the King) and the Roundheads (Parliament supporters).