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Period: to
Seventeenth Century, C.E.
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Queen Elizabeth I of England dies; Chooses James Stewart of Scotland to succeed her.
Elizabeth ruled with a certain degree of absolutism and the support of her parliament; however, James was distrusted by Parliament due to his links with Catholicism, his foreign policy, and the fact that he was Scottish rather than British. Image Source:
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King Charles I of England comes to power
Charles I clashes with Parliament over funds to fight Spain with. He dissolves Parliament, rules as an absolutist tyrant for about ten years. Convokes Parliament again after about ten years. Popular unrest has risen to such a level that Parliament acts out clearly against him. Image Source:
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Invasion of Parliament; Civil War breaks out
In an attempt to exert his power, Charles I raises and army and invades Parliament. His opponents escape and the English Civil War breaks out. The Parliamentary forces are led by Oliver Cromwell. (Pictured) Image source:
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Charles I executed; The Puritan Republic is set up
Charles I, captured by Parliament and tried like a common criminal, is executed. Oliver Cromwell takes over as the Lord Protector of the Puritan Republic. His rule proves to be just as harsh and unpopular as Charles' was. Image Source:
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The Monarchy is Restored
After the death of Oliver Cromwell, Charles I's son, Charles II, becomes King. His rule is characterized by distrust and tension between him and Parliament, but he isn't really hated. He uses the help of Loius XIV of France to have a semi-absolute rule. Image Source:
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James II comes to power
James II comes to power; is disliked for being too French, too Catholic, and too absolute a ruler. Dissolves Parliament and rules as he pleases. Image Source:
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Glorious Revolution; William and Mary become Rulers
After the death of James II, Parliament proclaims Mary, the wife of William of Orange, as ruler of England. She and William rule jointly. Durong their rule, they introduce the Bill of Rights which limits the powers of monarchy forever. True absolutism is banned from England forever. Image Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:William_and_Mary.jpg
