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Queen Elizabeth of England passes away
After 44 years of rule, Queen Elizabeth I of England dies.King James the first from Scotland takes over as ruler. -
James I becomes King of England
He was born in Scotland. He was descended through the Scottish kings from Robert the Bruce. When Elizabeth I of England died in 1603 unmarried, James moved to London and was crowned King James I of England. -
Charles I beomes King of England
He felt strongly for William Lauds thought that there should be a uniformity for church services. The public grew scared that England was reverting back to Catholicism. Charles I disolved parliment in 1629 and lost most of the publics trust. -
Parliament Responses
Parliament wanted King Charles to sign the Petition of Right. This document prohibited the king from raising taxes without asking Parliament first. -
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Eleven Years Tyranny or the Personal Rule
Charles I pursued unpopular religious policies, that emphasized ceremonies and sacraments. -
The House of Commons passes the Triennial Act
This act or law forced the King to summon Parliament at least one time every three years. Parliament sought to reduce the power of the King. -
Civil war broke out between King and parliament.
The English Civil War started in 1642 when Charles I raised his royal standard in Nottingham. The country split into those who supported the king and those who supported Parliament -
Charles I is beheaded for High Treason
On January 30, 1649 Cromwells army charged Charles I to high treason and hung the King because of his unwillingness to agree to the demands of the parliment. -
Parliment institute the Navigation Acts
The Navigation act was enforced in 1651. This act enforced English Goods to be only transported on English ships and vessels. -
Cromwell took the title Lord Protector
Cromwell urged Parliament to assume control of both the army destined for Ireland and the home militia. He soon became known as the war party. -
Charles II becomes King of England
Charles II sought to keep amicable relations between the monarchy and parlament after the Restoration of the English Monarchy. Later, Charles disolved parlament when he heard that they were passing an act that would not permit a Roman Catholic to take the crown. -
Act of Uniformity
The Act of Uniformity was enacted by Parliament after the restoration of the monarchy. It required the use of all the rites and ceremonies in the Book of Common Prayer. -
Charles II marries Catherine of Braganza
Charles II married Catherine of Braganza, a Portuguese princess. Her religion prevented her from being crowned, as Roman Catholics were forbidden to take part in Anglican services. -
Parliment passes the Test Act
This act stated that civilians who would not receive the Eucharist of the Church of England could not partake in political matters. -
James II became King of England
James II became king after the death of his brother Charles II. James reign lasts from 1685 to 1688. James appointed Roman Catholics to positions in the army, the universities, and the local government. He also issued a declaration of indulgence granting religious freedom to all. -
Mary and her Dutch Protestant husband
Mary, and William III became rulers of England. -
The English Bill of Rights
A king or queen could no longer interfere in debates or suspend laws.