Stuart Dynasty

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    Stuart Dynasty

  • Two Kingdoms Unite

    James lV of Scotland crowned James l of England uniting the two kingdoms

  • New Power

    James l dies, and his son Charles l takes the throne.

  • a turn to personal rule

    Charles l dissolves parliament and beginning his reign

  • Charles l keeping his rule

    Charles I marched into the House of Commons and attempted to arrest five leading members of parliament.

  • Civil War begins

    Civil War begins as Charles I raises his standard at Nottingham

  • Surrenders

    Charles I surrenders to the Scots

  • The Protector

    Oliver Cromwell makes himself Lord Protector giving himself powers of a monarch.

  • Monarchy Returns

    Restoration of the Monarchy under King Charles II

  • Mary Stuart Marries

    Mary Stuart marries to the Dutch Protestant Prince William of Orange, strengthened William's claim to the English throne.

  • James ll comes to power

    Charles II dies and his brother James II accedes to the throne, suspends parliament indefinitely

  • New Monarchs

    William of Orange and his wife Mary II proclaimed king and queen

  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of rights 1689; From now on England's monarchs ruled in partnership with Parliament.

  • Act of Settlement

    English Act of Settlement secures the Postestant Succession placing the House of Hanover in line for the English throne

  • England and Scotland become one

    England and Scotland officially became one country under the
    Act of Union

  • End of the Stuart Rule

    Anne dies and was succeeded by George, Elector of Hanover, who was proclaimed as George I.