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1485
Tudor Monarchs
England is ruled by Tudor Monarchs, and is struggling financially. -
Queen Dies
Queen Elizabeth dies without and children, and the Tudor Monarch's reign ends. -
Charles I Becomes King
Charles I becomes the king of England after James I, his father. -
Parliament Return
Charles I brings back Parliament because England needed to raise taxes. -
Parliament is Dissolved
Charles I got rid of Parliament for 11 years. -
Anglican Prayer Book
Charles I and Laud try to force the Anglican Prayer Book on people in Scotland. -
Parliament is Back
Charles I summons Parliament again, but it launched a revolt. It is called 'The Long Parliament' because of how it lasted on and off. -
House of Commons Leaders are Almost Arrested
Charles I tries to arrest the House of Commons leaders but they escape and create their own army. -
Civil War
A Civil War begins and lasts for 9 years between the supporters of Charles I, which are called Cavaliers, and non-supporters, which are called Roundheads. -
Death of Charles I
Charles I is executed. -
Catholics are Banished
Parliament exiles Catholics to Ireland. -
Cromwell Becomes a Dictator
Cromwell took the title 'Lord Protector' and ruled as a dictator of the army. -
Cromwell dies
Oliver Cromwell dies as the leader. -
Charles II Returns
The newly elected Parliament allows Charles II to return to England after being exiled. -
James II Becomes Ruler
James II, who was Charles II's brother, inherits the throne. -
Mary is Invited to Rule
Parliament invites James II's daughter, Mary to rule. -
English Bill of Rights
Parliament passes the English Bill of Rights, which makes Parliament superior over the monarchy. -
Robert Walpole
Robert Walpole makes changes the cabinet so that all members have to agree on major issues.